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Middle East crisis: limited flights resume as Foreign Office moves to advise against travel to Jordan

Middle East
Dea Jusufi
3 March 2026

The widespread travel disruption triggered by the US and Israeli war on Iran has eased slightly after Emirates tentatively restarted some flights at Dubai, while operations at Etihad Airways' home base at Abu Dhabi have partially resumed.

A map showing the Middle East and Gulf region
(Credit: iStock / chrispecoraro)

Travel to the Middle East and Gulf region has been affected by the aftermath of US and Israeli strikes on Iran (Credit: iStock / chrispecoraro)

Emirates began operating a limited number of flights on Monday evening (2 March), prioritising customers with earlier bookings. All other flights remain suspended, with city check‑in points across Dubai still temporarily closed.

And despite limited operations resuming at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International airport, Etihad flights will remain suspended until at least 2pm UAE time on Wednesday (4 March).

Qatar Airways is in a similar situation with the closure of Qatari airspace continuing to restrict its flight programme. It will provide a further update by 9am Doha time on Wednesday.