✈️ Dubai & Abu Dhabi Airports Resume Operations After Temporary Halt
Date: June 24, 2025
Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE
Following a brief suspension of operations due to escalating regional tensions, both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) have officially resumed full operations. The temporary halt came in response to the airspace closure enacted by several Gulf nations, including the UAE, after Iran launched a missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that safety inspections and risk assessments were promptly carried out, allowing airports to return to operational status by early morning on June 24.
🛫 Gradual Recovery, Some Flights Still Affected
While airport runways and terminals are now fully functional, passengers should note that several flights remain delayed, rescheduled, or rerouted due to air traffic backlogs and continued flight suspensions to certain regional destinations.
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Emirates Airline has begun restoring long-haul and regional routes, though services to Tehran, Baghdad, and Tel Aviv remain temporarily suspended.
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Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, also resumed most of its scheduled departures but is advising travelers to monitor updates closely through official channels.
“The safety of our passengers and staff remains our top priority. We’re working closely with authorities to normalize schedules as quickly as possible,” said an Emirates spokesperson.
🧭 What Should Travelers Know?
Travelers flying in or out of UAE airports today are strongly encouraged to:
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Reconfirm their flight status directly with the airline.
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Arrive early to account for possible longer check-in or security procedures.
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Stay updated through official airport apps or websites (e.g., Dubai Airports).
🌐 Regional Ripple Effect
The UAE’s quick response helped minimize disruption in comparison to the widespread global impact. Analysts note that Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as major international transit hubs, have well-established crisis protocols, which allowed for rapid coordination and recovery.
Industry sources report that over 150 flights were affected in the UAE alone during the peak of the disruption on June 23.
✅ Back to Business — Cautiously
With operations now stable, both airports are focused on ensuring passenger safety, managing rescheduled flights, and coordinating with airspace authorities across the Gulf.
The return to operational capacity highlights the resilience and preparedness of UAE’s aviation infrastructure during geopolitical turbulence.