Flight cancellations continue at airports in Dubai, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and elsewhere as Iran war escalates

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran this weekend, airlines around the region and world have canceled thousands of flights amid continued conflict in the Middle East.

Temporary regional airspace closures have led to airspace restrictions, forcing airlines to cancel flights and stranding countless passengers.

As of Monday, March 2, 2026, airspace across many parts of the Middle East remained partially or fully closed. According to FlightRadar24, the following airspace regions remain partially or fully closed today...