Israel-Iran war: All flight cancel for these countries till March 6
Israel-Iran war: Major airlines have significantly disrupted or suspended operations today, March 2, 2026, due to widespread airspace closures across the Middle East (including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and the UAE) following the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. Israel-Iran war: All flight cancel for these countries till March 6.
Below is the status for the specific airlines you requested and the general outlook for today.
Airline-Specific Cancellations (March 2, 2026)
- IndiGo:
IndiGo has cancelled nearly 200 flights today. The airline has suspended all international flights that utilize Middle Eastern airspace until 23:59 IST on March 2.
Major Routes Impacted: Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Kuwait (KWI), Muscat (MCT), and Sharjah (SHJ) from various Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, etc.).
Policy: Full refunds or free rescheduling are available for bookings made on or before February 28, for travel up to March 7.
- Air India:
Air India has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 23:59 IST on March 2.
Europe Routes: Specific cancellations include:
AI151/152: Delhi – Zurich
AI157/158: Delhi – Copenhagen
AI117: Amritsar – Birmingham
AI114: Birmingham – Delhi
North America: Flights are operating but rerouted via longer paths, with some US-bound flights (JFK/Newark) taking technical stops in Rome.
- Emirates:
Emirates has suspended all operations to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time (16:30 IST) today.
Policy: Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 can rebook within 20 days or request a full refund.
- Qatar Airways:
Operations remain temporarily suspended due to the total closure of Qatari airspace.
Status: The airline is awaiting clearance from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. A further update is expected after 09:00 Doha time today.
- Air France-KLM:
Air France: All flights to/from Tel Aviv and Beirut remain cancelled.
KLM: The Amsterdam–Tel Aviv service remains suspended.
Summary Table of Airspace Closures:(Country and Estimated Reopening)
Israel (Total Closure): Reopening – March 6
Iran (Total Closure): Reopening – March 3
UAE (Partial/ESCAT): Reopening – March 2
Iraq (Total Closure): Reopening – March 2
Qatar (Total Closure): Reopening – March 2
Given the volatility of the situation, please check your flight status directly via the airline’s mobile app or website before heading to the airport.
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