Yemen joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE in Flight Delays and Cancellations on Dhul al-Qidah 22, 1447 AH
Yemen joins Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman in delays affecting both regional and international flights. Airlines are changing flight paths, delaying departures, and in some cases canceling routes completely to avoid risky air corridors. The situation has created longer travel times and unexpected airport congestion across the Middle East.
Today's Date: Dhul al-Qidah 22, 1447
Today's Date: May 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia (Flights Delayed)
Several flights connected to Saudi Arabia faced delays or temporary suspensions, especially in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
Reported affected flights
BA123 — London to Riyadh
PC690 — Istanbul to Riyadh
CX647 — Hong Kong to Riyadh
Some international airlines have reduced services while monitoring regional airspace conditions.
UAE (Airports Facing Heavy Delays)
Airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue operating, but passengers are experiencing long waiting times and delayed departures on many international routes.
Affected flights
EK202 — Dubai to New York
EY12 — Abu Dhabi to London
LH630 — Frankfurt to Dubai
SQ494 — Singapore to Dubai
Travelers reported crowded terminals and delayed boarding at several UAE airports as airlines adjust schedules.
Qatar (Flights Impacted)
Doha’s Hamad International Airport also experienced delays as airlines rerouted aircraft around restricted areas.
Affected flights
QR444 — Doha to Baghdad
JL59 — Tokyo to Doha
AT216 — Casablanca to Doha
Some airlines temporarily paused flights while others resumed limited operations after reviewing safety conditions.
Kuwait & Bahrain (Routes Delayed)
Flights connected to Kuwait and Bahrain have also been affected by operational delays and airspace congestion.
Affected Flights
GF002 — London to Bahrain
KU104 — Dubai to Kuwait
PC858 — Istanbul to Kuwait
Passengers have been advised to check flight status before leaving for the airport.
Oman (Flights Continue With Delays)
Flights through Muscat are still operating, although some international arrivals and departures have been delayed.
Affected flights
WY102 — Muscat to London
LH462 — Frankfurt to Muscat
Longer flight paths around restricted zones are increasing travel times for some airlines.
Yemen (Flights Remain Limited)
Flights connected to Yemen remain among the most restricted in the region. Only a small number of routes continue operating due to ongoing security concerns.
Affected flights
IY601 — Aden to Cairo
IY510 — Seiyun to Amman
Many international airlines continue avoiding Yemeni airspace completely.
Why flights Are delayed? Several factors are causing delays across GCC countries and Yemen...
Airspace restrictions
Security concerns
Aircraft rerouting
Airport congestion
Longer fuel heavy flight paths
As airlines continue adjusting operations, passengers across the Gulf region are being urged to prepare for sudden schedule changes.
Advice for travelers flying through GCC countries or Yemen they should check flight status before departure, arrive early at the airport, prepare for possible delays, watch airline notifications carefully, & keep flexible travel plans if possible. Airline officials say disruptions could continue if regional tensions remain unstable in the coming days.
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