As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil.
The two neighbours have exchanged fire since New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, and Pakistan announced launching a military offensive against India on Saturday.
Pakistan aviation authority said earlier that the country’s airspace will remain closed for the next 24 hours.
Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates will remain suspended until Monday, May 12, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and airports.”
The Dubai-based airline announced on Saturday the following flights have been cancelled:
Dubai-Lahore-Dubai
EK624/625 10MAY Dubai‑Lahore‑Dubai
EK8622/8623 11MAY Dubai‑Lahore‑Dubai
EK624/625 12MAY Dubai‑Lahore‑Dubai
EK8622/8623 12MAY Dubai‑Lahore‑Dubai
EK622 12MAY Dubai‑Lahore / EK623 13MAY Lahore‑Dubai
Dubai-Islamabad-Dubai
EK615 10MAY Islamabad‑Dubai
EK612/613 10MAY Dubai‑Islamabad‑Dubai
EK8614/8615 11May Dubai‑Islamabad‑Dubai
EK612 /613 12MAY Dubai‑Islamabad‑Dubai
EK614 12MAY Dubai‑Islamabad /EK615 13MAY Islamabad‑Dubai
Dubai-Sialkot-Dubai
EK620/621 10MAY Dubai‑Sialkot‑Dubai
EK8618/EK8619 11MAY Dubai‑Sialkot‑Dubai
EK8618/EK8618 12MAY DXB‑ Sialkot‑Dubai
Dubai-Peshawar-Dubai
EK636/637 10MAY Dubai‑Peshawar‑Dubai
Dubai-Karachi-Dubai
EK607 10MAY Karachi‑Dubai
EK600/601 10MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK602/603 10MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK606 10MAY Dubai – Karachi /EK607 11MAY Karachi‑Dubai
EK600/601 11MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK602/603 11MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK606 /607 11MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK600/601 12MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK602/603 12MAY Dubai‑Karachi‑Dubai
EK606 12MAY Dubai‑Karachi / EK607 13MAY Karachi‑Dubai
Etihad Airways
Due to the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, Etihad Airways also cancelled selected flights to and from Pakistan on Saturday.
The following flights on May 10 are cancelled:
- EY300 / EY301 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Islamabad International Airport
- EY294 / EY295 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Karachi Jinnah International Airport
- EY288 / EY289 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport
- EY296 / EY297 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Karachi Jinnah International Airport
- EY302 / EY303 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Islamabad International Airport
- EY284 / EY285 – between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport
The spokesperson for the Abu Dhabi-based airline told Khaleej Times: “Guests transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin unless they have made separate onward travel arrangements from Abu Dhabi.”
“This remains an evolving situation and further changes or disruptions may occur. Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with the relevant authorities,” noted the spokesperson, adding: “Etihad is actively supporting affected guests with rebooking and alternative travel options.”
Etihad also assured they are assisting impacted customers with alternative travel arrangements. Travelers are advised to check the status of their flight at etihad.com, on the Etihad mobile app, or by contacting the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE).
A number of flights between Pakistan and the UAE were cancelled since early Wednesday morning as tensions rose.
Air Arabia
The airline has announced on Saturday that its flights to Pakistan will be suspended until May 13 “due to current events”.
“As we continue to monitor the situation closely, we advise customers not to proceed to the airport and to refer to Air Arabia’s official channels for the latest travel updates.”
