nuOct 26, 2026, 16:38

KLM suspends flights to Dubai until late March due to unrest in the Middle East

KLM has suspended flights to Dubai until late March and cancelled services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 2026 citing regional instability. The airline is responding to ongoing threats and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia.

KLM has announced a significant suspension of its flight services to Dubai, extending the pause until the end of March due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, the airline has extended the cancellation of flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam, with these routes now suspended until November 27, 2026. Passengers impacted by these schedule changes are being notified by the carrier accordingly.

The decision follows recent regional instability characterized by attacks from Yemeni Houthi rebels, including strikes targeting infrastructure near Riyadh's airport. Although that facility recently reopened, KLM remains cautious due to ongoing volatility involving Saudi Arabia's involvement in the Yemeni conflict and the persistent diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United States. These combined regional threats have prompted the airline to prioritize safety by keeping its operations to these specific destinations suspended for the foreseeable future.

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