Emirates has announced plans to restore its full global flight network within the coming days as regional airspace gradually reopens following a period of significant disruption across the Middle East.
The Dubai-based carrier is currently operating a reduced flight schedule from Dubai International Airport (DXB), but services are steadily increasing after UAE airspace partially reopened last week, allowing commercial aircraft to once again take off and land at DXB.
Emirates Resumes Flights After Brief Suspension
Despite a brief suspension of flights on Saturday, March 7, Emirates confirmed it is continuing to expand operations while prioritising passenger safety. The airline said it expects to resume 100 percent of its network soon, depending on airspace availability and operational requirements.
In an official statement, an Emirates spokesperson said:
> "Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations. Safety, as ever, remains paramount as is our duty of care."
Over the past few days, Emirates has already transported tens of thousands of passengers out of Dubai and is currently operating flights to 84 international destinations.
Who Can Book Emirates Flights Now?
Travellers are still able to book flights based on availability, although the airline is prioritising passengers who had earlier bookings disrupted by the airspace closure.
Emirates said the situation remains dynamic, and passengers should regularly check the airline's official channels for the latest operational updates as services continue to return to normal.
Emirates Destinations Currently Operating
Africa
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Abidjan | ABJ |
| Accra | ACC |
| Addis Ababa | ADD |
| Cape Town | CPT |
| Conakry | CKY |
| Harare | HRE |
| Johannesburg | JNB |
| Lagos | LOS |
| Lusaka | LUN |
| Nairobi | NBO |
Americas
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Chicago | ORD |
| Dallas Fort Worth | DFW |
| Mexico City | MEX |
| New York | JFK |
| Rio de Janeiro | GIG |
| San Francisco | SFO |
| Sao Paulo | GRU |
| Toronto | YYZ |
Europe
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | AMS |
| Athens | ATH |
| Barcelona | BCN |
| Birmingham | BHX |
| Budapest | BUD |
| Brussels | BRU |
| Copenhagen | CPH |
| Dublin | DUB |
| Dusseldorf | DUS |
| Edinburgh | EDI |
| Frankfurt | FRA |
| Geneva | GVA |
| Glasgow | GLA |
| Hamburg | HAM |
| Istanbul | IST |
| Larnaca | LCA |
| Lisbon | LIS |
| London Gatwick | LGW |
| London Heathrow | LHR |
| Madrid | MAD |
| Manchester | MAN |
| Milan | MXP |
| Moscow | DME |
| Munich | MUC |
| Newcastle | NCL |
| Nice | NCE |
| Oslo | OSL |
| Paris | CDG |
| Prague | PRG |
| Rome | FCO |
| St. Petersburg | LED |
| Stockholm | ARN |
| Vienna | VIE |
| Warsaw | WAW |
| Zurich | ZRH |
Middle East and North Africa
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Cairo | CAI |
| Casablanca | CMN |
| Jeddah | JED |
| Medina | MED |
| Riyadh | RUH |
| Tunis | TUN |
Far East and Australasia
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Auckland | AKL |
| Bali | DPS |
| Bangkok | BKK |
| Beijing | PEK |
| Christchurch (via Sydney) | CHC |
| Guangzhou | CAN |
| Hanoi | HAN |
| Hangzhou | HGH |
| Ho Chi Minh City | SGN |
| Hong Kong | HKG |
| Jakarta | CGK |
| Kuala Lumpur | KUL |
| Manila | MNL |
| Melbourne | MEL |
| Perth | PER |
| Phuket | HKT |
| Seoul | ICN |
| Shanghai | PVG |
| Shenzhen | SZX |
| Siem Reap (via Bangkok) | SAI |
| Singapore | SIN |
| Sydney | SYD |
| Taipei | TPE |
| Tokyo Haneda | HND |
| Tokyo Narita | NRT |
West Asia and Indian Ocean Islands
| City | Airport Code |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | AMD |
| Bengaluru | BLR |
| Chennai | MAA |
| Colombo | CMB |
| Delhi | DEL |
| Dhaka | DAC |
| Hyderabad | HYD |
| Islamabad | ISB |
| Karachi | KHI |
| Kochi | COK |
| Kolkata | CCU |
| Lahore | LHR |
| Mahe | SEZ |
| Male | MLE |
| Mauritius | MRU |
| Mumbai | BOM |
| Thiruvananthapuram | TRV |
Emirates said the situation remains dynamic, and passengers should regularly check the airline's official channels for the latest operational updates as services continue to return to normal.
