Following the Israel and US attacks on Iran, many of the NOTAMs that had closed airspace in the Middle East were set to expire late morning on 1 March.
However, there is a strong possibility that these NOTAMs would be extended after the early morning attacks at Dubai International airports, among other attacks, as tensions are still being experienced.
Some airlines have already started issuing advisories to their travellers informing them of the postponed flights and resumption dates.
In a statement issued on March 1 by Singapore Airlines, the travellers affected by the geopolitical situation in Iran, the US and Israel were directed accordingly.
“Due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the following Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights will be cancelled from 28 February to 7 March 2026,” the statement read in part.
The affected flights were:
- SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai
- SQ495 departing Dubai for Singapore
“As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected. Customers may visit SIA’s Flight Status page for the latest information on their flights,” the airline advised.
Other Flights Affected by the Israel-US Attacks On Iran
As of 0530 UTC on 1 March, the estimated reopening times were as follows:
United Arab Emirates (OMAE) -Closure under Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones, set to expire 1200 UTC on 2 March.
Israel (LLLL) -Total closure, set to expire 1000 UTC on 3 March.
Saudi Arabia (OEJD) – Partial closure affecting the area bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf, set to expire 0800 UTC on 1 March.
Iran (OIIX) – Total closure, set to expire 0830 UTC on 1 March.
Iraq (ORBB) -Total closure, set to expire 0900 UTC on 1 March.
Qatar (OTDF) -Total closure, set to expire 1000 UTC on 1 March.
Bahrain (OBBB) – Total closure, set to expire 1000 UTC on 1 March.
Kuwait (OKAC) -Total closure, set to expire 1000 UTC on 1 March.
Syria (OSTT) -Total closure, set to expire 2100 UTC on 1 March.
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Temporary Suspension of Flights to Dubai Due to Airspace Closure
Several countries, including Kenya and Uganda, have issued advisories to their citizens travelling to Dubai following the temporary suspension of flights to Dubai due to airspace closure after the Israel-US attacks on Iran.
In a statement issued on February 28, Uganda Airlines informed its clients that flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) were suspended.
“Uganda Airlines wishes to inform its esteemed guests and the general public of the temporary suspension of its scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB),” the satement read in part.
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Dubai International Airport has reported a massive explosion on March 1, after Iran launched a new wave of strikes hours after its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was confirmed dead.
According to Dubai Media Office, Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.
“Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained,” the Dubai Media Office statement read in part.
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