GCAA announces limited resumption of flights at UAE airports

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to enable stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart.

In an update, Dubai Airports announced limited resumption of operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) starting from Monday evening. 

Posting the update on Dubai Media Office's social media channels, the authority said a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC).

Travellers are advised not to proceed to DXB or DWC unless they have been contacted directly by their airline with a confirmed departure time.

Dubai Airports confirms that a limited resumption of operations will begin today evening, 2 March, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). Travellers are advised not to proceed to… pic.twitter.com/Ui4ZYbuRJ2

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026

Emirates said it will begin operating a limited number of flights from the evening of 2 March, with "priority given to customers with earlier bookings".

Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights from the evening of 2 March. Priority is being given to customers with earlier bookings. Passengers who have been rebooked onto these flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not proceed to the airport…

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026

flydubai also said it "will operate a limited number of flights on the evening of March 2".

flydubai will operate a limited number of flights on the evening of 02 March 2026. Customers are advised to update their contact details via Manage Your Booking and check Flight status at https://t.co/Nu5nL9XrqP before travelling to the airport.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026

In an update, Abu Dhabi Airports also confirmed that limited flights will be permitted to take off from the UAE capital. 

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— ABU DHABI AIRPORTS مطارات أبوظبي (@ad_airports) March 2, 2026

Sharjah International Airport also announced the limited resumption of flights and advised passengers to check with their airlines to confirm departure times before heading to the airport.

Sharjah Airport resumes partial operations from tonight

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the limited resumption of flight operations at Sharjah International Airport, effective tonight (Monday), under a defined operational schedule and in close coordination with…

— مطار الشارقة (@sharjahairport) March 2, 2026