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June 13, 2025 at 08:56 PM
Latest Flight Cancellations and Announcements in the Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Tensions Country-wise and Sector-wise Summary: Israel El Al Israel Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Israel. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv is closed until further notice. All inbound and outbound flights halted. Iran Iran has closed its airspace completely, suspending all domestic and international flights. Tehran's Mehrabad Airport is closed until at least early Saturday morning. Aeroflot canceled flights between Moscow and Tehran. Lufthansa ceased flights to Tehran and avoids Iranian airspace. Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia canceled flights to Tehran and other Iranian cities (Shiraz, Lar, Kish Island, Bandar Abbas). Iraq Iraq has temporarily suspended civilian operations at all airports. Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, and other airlines canceled flights to and from Iraq (Basra, Baghdad). Emirates canceled flights EK945/946 (Dubai-Basra) and EK943/944 (Dubai-Baghdad). Jordan Jordan has closed its airspace. Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Air Arabia, and other airlines canceled flights to Amman. Queen Alia International Airport in Amman is closed with no announced reopening time. Emirates canceled EK903/904 and EK905/906 (Dubai-Amman) flights. Lebanon Emirates canceled flights to Beirut (EK957/958 and EK953/954). Flydubai suspended flights to Beirut. Air Arabia suspended flights to Lebanon. Syria Flydubai suspended flights to Damascus. Airspace closures affecting flights to Syria. UAE Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have suspended or canceled multiple flights to the above countries. Emirates canceled flights to Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel. Etihad canceled flights EY595/EY596 (Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv). Flydubai suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran, and Israel. Russia Aeroflot canceled flights between Moscow and Tehran. Air Arabia suspended flights to Russia and neighboring countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan). Other Affected Countries Air Arabia suspended flights to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan due to airspace closures. Wizz Air and Ryanair canceled flights involving Tel Aviv and affected regions. Multiple European carriers (Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA Airways) suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Tehran. Delta and United Airlines suspended flights to Israel until June 30. Sector-wise Impact Passenger Flights Major disruptions on routes connecting Europe, Asia, and North America via the Middle East. Flights rerouted to avoid Iranian, Israeli, Jordanian, and Iraqi airspace. Significant cancellations and delays reported on flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Baghdad, Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Basra, and other regional hubs. Cargo and Transit Key east-west air corridors disrupted, affecting cargo and transit flights. Airlines rerouting flights via longer paths, causing delays and increased operational costs.

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