Which airports are closed and where flights are cancelled amid Israel–Iran conflict?

Juni 23, 2025 Posting Komentar

Thousands of passengers are facing major disruption to flights after Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran on 13 June.

Airspace stretching from Iran to Iraq has been empty for 10 days since Israel began its strikes on Iran, with airlines diverting, delaying and cancelling flights across the region due to safety concerns.

Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport is closed until further notice, and major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have cancelled flights or suspended services.

After the US attacked key nuclear sites in Iran overnight on Sunday, 22 June, some airlines also cancelled services to nearby aviation hubs like Dubai and Doha.

If you are travelling to affected countries or have a trip planned, here are the latest updates and advice from authorities.

Airlines cancel flights to Dubai and Doha after US strikes Iran

Hundreds of British Airways (BA) passengers found themselves thousands of kilometres away from their intended destination on Sunday after the US launched attacks on Iran overnight.

A BA flight heading for Dubai on Saturday evening was forced to divert to Zurich due to security concerns. All three BA services from London Heathrow to Dubai were then cancelled on Sunday, along with an evening flight to Doha in Qatar. More than 1,000 passengers were left stranded in Dubai due to the cancellations.

The airline is due to resume services to Dubai and Doha on Monday, but is offering a flexible booking policy for passengers with flights to Dubai and Doha between Sunday and Tuesday, 24 June.

"We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation," BA said in a statement.

Some other operators have extended cancellations to these aviation hubs over the next few days.

Singapore Airlines, for example, has described the situation as "fluid" and cancelled services to Dubai through to Wednesday, 25 June. Iberia cancelled flights on Sunday and Monday to Doha and is still assessing the situation for later flights.

Air France KLM also cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday, while Finnair has cancelled flights to Doha until at least Tuesday, 24 June.

KLM has also offered to rebook and refund passengers scheduled to fly between Amsterdam and Dubai, Riyadh or Dammam between 19 and 29 June.

American Airlines suspended flights to Qatar, and United Airlines and Air Canada suspended services to Dubai in the days before the strikes.

The situation could change rapidly, so if you are planning to travel via these airports, check the status of your flight before you go.

Are airports closed in Israel and Iran?

With Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport closed for all civilian flights until further notice, many airlines have cancelled and suspended services.

Many international airlines had already halted services to and from the airport after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on 4 May landed nearby.

Despite airspace closures, Israel's airlines were given government permission last week to start operating rescue flights to bring back people stranded abroad during the conflict with Iran.

There are as many as around 50,000 Israelis looking to return to the country, Israel's Transportation Ministry has said.

El Al Airlines said it is expecting to operate these flights for anyone with a cancelled ticket to Israel from 18 June from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan and Paris. No passenger flights will leave Israel, and all scheduled services are cancelled through to 23 June.

Israel's second biggest airline, Arkia, has also said it will start bringing back stranded people from Larnaca in Cyprus, Karpathos in Greece and Tivat in Montenegro.

Israir said it would operate three rescue flights from Larnaca, Athens and Varana in Bulgaria on Wednesday and is hoping to offer more soon.

Iran's Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, along with Tabriz Shahid Madani Airport, were all closed to civilian flights immediately after the attack.

Where else are airports closed in the region?

Authorities have closed some airports overnight in neighbouring countries when attacks are at their most intense, so stay informed if you are still planning to travel.

Iraq's airports have all been closed due to its proximity to Iran.

Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International airports have issued a warning saying that passengers "may experience delays, cancellations or diversions" due to airspace closures.

"We strongly advise all travellers to check with their airline for the latest flight status before heading to the airport, and to allow extra time for their journey."

Which countries have closed their airspace?

Flights which were in Iranian airspace when news of the strikes hit were diverted or returned to their point of departure. Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport swiftly halted both inbound and outbound traffic.

More than 10 international flights that were forced to change their routes on Friday landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan. Among these flights were those operated by leading airlines such as AJet, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Jazeera Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines.

A total of 29 flights carrying 2,427 passengers were diverted to Cyprus, with 20 flights from Europe and the US landing in Larnaca and 9 in Pafos.

Around 1,800 flights to and from Europe alone were impacted on Friday, according to Eurocontrol.

Skies over much of the Middle East still remain closed. Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria quickly closed their airspace following the strikes, causing airlines to reroute services.

Airspace is now partially open in Lebanon and Jordan, but there are still reports of chaos at airports with many passengers stranded due to delayed and cancelled flights.

Much of the air traffic that would have passed across the region is now being diverted either south, via Egypt and Saudi Arabia, or north, via Turkey, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Eastern Iraq, near the border with Iran, is an exceptionally busy air corridor used by many routes from Asia to Europe.

This means some flights that pass over the region may arrive later than scheduled as airlines avoid these closed airspaces, leading to delays, missed connections and further knock-on disruption.

Flights that now need to pass over the Mediterranean will also be competing for Europe's already crowded airspace, which could also lead to delays, especially for routes to Italy, Croatia and central Europe.

Which airlines have cancelled flights?

Israel's strikes against Iran and the ongoing conflict have prompted many international airlines to suspend or cancel services to destinations across the Middle East.

Low-cost carrier flydubai said flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria will remain suspended until 30 June.

Dubai-based Emirates has temporarily suspended flights to Iran and Iraq until 30 June.

Qatar Airways said it had "temporarily cancelled" flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region.

Etihad Airways, the UAE's national carrier, has suspended flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv until 15 July. Flights to Amman and Beirut are now operating on a revised schedule, so check before you travel.

Lufthansa has suspended flights to Tehran and Tel Aviv until 31 July. Flights to and from Beirut are cancelled until 30 June.

Air France flights to and from Tel Aviv have been suspended "until further notice" after the closure of Israeli airspace.

Dutch airline KLM has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until at least 1 July, and some flights to, from or via Beirut until 29 June may also be disrupted.

British Airways has suspended flights to Tel Aviv until at least 31 July due to ongoing security concerns. Flights to and from Amman and Bahrain are suspended until 30 June.

Greece's Aegean Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman and Erbil up to and including the early morning flight on 8 September.

Hungarian-based budget airline Wizz Air has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until 15 September.

Italian airline ITA Airways has said it will extend its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until 31 July.

Spanish airline Air Europa has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until 31 July.

Ryanair has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until 30 September.

US carrier Delta Air Lines has advised passengers that travel to, from or through Tel Aviv may be affected between 12 June and 31 August.

Israeli airline El Al has cancelled all of its scheduled flights to and from Israel through 27 June over security concerns. New bookings have also been closed for flights scheduled to depart through 15 July.

El Al said it would allow passengers with departure tickets until 28 June to cancel them and convert them into travel vouchers.

Israir has said it is cancelling all flights to and from Israel until 30 June and has stopped the sale of all flights until 7 July.

If you have a flight booked to Israel, Iran or neighbouring countries, you are advised to monitor airline and airport websites closely for updates.

What is the latest government advice for travelling to the Middle East?

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issued a string of advisories on Friday, 13 June, warning travellers visiting Middle Eastern and North African destinations about rising tensions in the region.

It included popular tourist destinations such as Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.

"Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region," the UK FCDO said.

Warnings were also issued for Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Algeria, Lebanon, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Travellers have been told to “monitor local and international media for the latest information” and “be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities”.

On Sunday, the UK FCDO advised against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories amid ongoing missile attacks.

The FCDO also advises against all travel to Iran, warning that "British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention".

Foreign ministries in other European countries, including France and Germany, have also issued similar warnings against travel to Israel and Iran.

Am I covered by travel insurance if I travel to Israel or Iran?

Foreign offices warn that your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against their advice. This means going to areas where they have issued a ‘no-go’ warning or advise against all but essential travel.

If you do so, you are likely to be left without coverage for incidents, including medical emergencies and evacuations.

It may also mean that if you are arrested or put in detention, your country’s embassy or officials have limited ability to help you.

If you have booked with a travel agent or tour operator, contact the company directly to understand your options.

You can find more information on your passenger rights and what to do if your flight is cancelled here .

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