Bahrain Airport. Photo: Shutterstock Against the backdrop of the security escalation and fighting with Iran, airports across the Middle East are reporting operational suspensions, airspace closures, and widespread flight cancellations.
Countries in the region are taking precautionary measures, and international airlines are changing flight routes or canceling flights until further notice. Aviation officials emphasize that these are decisions that are updated in real time, in accordance with the guidelines of the aviation and security authorities in each country.
One of the main hubs in the area, Bahrain International Airport, announced on March 1 ,2026 that flight traffic has been temporarily suspended due to the closure of the airspace of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Airport management called on passengers to stay informed through only the official channels of the airport and the relevant airlines, to receive reliable, up-to-date information. The decision followed a drone hitting the airport in Bahrain in the morning.
At the same time, other airports in the region are reporting significant disruptions and temporary airspace closures.
On February 28, 2026, the Dubai Airports Authority announced that all flights at Dubai International Airport DXB and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport DWC have been suspended until further notice. Passengers are asked not to travel to airports at this time and to contact their airlines directly for current updates on their flights. On Saturday evening, an incident at DBX airport caused damage to one of the terminals, with suspicions of missile or interceptor fragments falling that resulted in the injury of four crew members.
Also on February 28, passengers were asked to check their flight status before arriving at Jordan's main airport, Queen Alia International Airport.
The situation is also affecting international flights and air routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa, with airlines forced to take long detours to avoid sensitive airspace over Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
Passengers planning flights to or through the region are asked to check flight status directly with the airline, monitor official airport announcements, and be prepared for schedule changes at short notice. At present, the regional situation remains extremely dynamic and depends on security developments in the coming days.