KLM, Singapore Airlines and British Airways also extend Middle East flight suspensions
Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027, the airline announced on August 4 as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East.
The airline said flights to and from Dubai International Airport and Tel Aviv remain suspended because of the situation in the Middle East. The cancellations for both destinations will now remain in place until mid-January.
The move comes as several other international airlines continue to suspend services to Dubai and other destinations in the region, with some carriers extending disruptions through October.
Flights to and from Dubai, Dammam and Riyadh are paused until October 24, 2026.
KLM is not currently flying through Iranian or Iraqi airspace.
The airline is also avoiding several countries in the Gulf region.
Flights to, from or via destinations in the region have been cancelled or adjusted.
Dubai flights SQ494 and SQ495 remain cancelled until October 24, 2026.
Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, has suspended Singapore-Jeddah flights until September 12.
Affected Scoot passengers can request a full refund or rebook on alternative flights.
Flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai are suspended until August 31.
The airline cited a further deterioration in the situation around the Strait of Hormuz and wider Gulf region.
Passengers can request a full refund, free rebooking or rebooking to another international destination operated by Air Astana.
Dubai flights are now expected to resume on October 25.
