Weather forces DXB to divert arriving flights

Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.

Dubai Airports confirmed that inbound flights are being temporarily diverted until the weather conditions improve, while departures will continue to operate.

Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest information on the status of their flight, allow significant extra travel time to the airport, and use Dubai Metro where possible.

We are temporarily diverting arriving flights this evening until the weather conditions improve. Departures will continue to operate.

Together with our partners, we’re working to restore normal operations and minimise inconvenience to you.   

Follow @DXB for further updates.

— DXB (@DXB) April 16, 2024

Earlier in the day, services were temporarily suspended for 25 minutes, but later recommenced.

"There is major flooding on access roads around Dubai leading to the airport and current weather forecasts indicate that the unsettled weather will continue to cause delays and disruption into the early hours of Wednesday, April 17," a Dubai Airports spokesperson said in a statement.

Due to the intense storm, operations at @DXB were temporarily suspended for 25 minutes, but have since recommenced.
There is major flooding on roads leading to the airport and forecasts indicate that the unsettled weather will continue till tomorrow morning.

— DXB (@DXB) April 16, 2024