Middle East Travel Update: Which Countries’ Airspace Remain Closed?
Aside from Iran, which countries have kept their airspace closed?
The conflict between the United States, Iran, and Israel show no signs of slowing down, and several countries in the Middle East are still keeping their airspace closed.
This means that multiple aircraft, including commercial airliners, are not allowed to pass through.
Which Countries Are Keeping Their Airspace Closed?
As of press time, the following countries have not opened their airspace for aircrafts, according to the BBC:
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan (partial closure from 18:00 to 09:00)
- Qatar
How About the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not been spared from the attacks coming from Iran, which has greatly disrupted travel to and from the country in the last couple of days.
However, BBC notes that the country's airports, specifically the Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport, have slowly resumed operations.
Emirates, the biggest airline in the region, has committed to bringing operations back to normal, according to The Independent.
The Emirates posted the following announcement on its X account.
Our post from 11:08am Dubai time regarding operational status is no longer current, and has been deleted to avoid causing unnecessary confusion.
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 7, 2026
Emirates has resumed operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport. This… pic.twitter.com/j6niNfBCoI
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