GCC Travel Advisory & Important Updates
- Last Updated:
- 07 April 2026
- 3:30 PM
Our team continues to closely monitor all developments to ensure the safety of travellers, operational continuity, and smooth travel experiences. We remain committed to providing reliable, secure, and well-coordinated travel services for our clients. By staying in constant touch with airlines, airports, and relevant authorities, we aim to keep our travellers informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Still, passengers are advised to follow official airline and airport updates for any last-minute schedule changes or operational updates.
Airline
Affected Routes
Status
Validity / Notes
Amman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow, Peshawar
Saudia (SV)
Suspended
Until further notice.
Some Exceptional flights Operating
RUH – DOH, JED – DOH, DMM – DOH
Qatar Airways (QR)
Partial Operations
Airspace remains temporarily restricted.
Gradual Increase in Flights more than 90 destinations until 15 April.
As part of this limited operation:
- JED and RUH are included in the current flight schedule.
- DMM operations are expected to resume from 8 April 2026.
- Please be sure to check the Qatar Airways website or app and ensure your contact details are correct and updated.
DMM ⇄ DXB
Emirates (EK)
Partial Operations
Operating flights between Dubai and selected destinations, including services from RUH, JED, and MED.
DMM suspended till further notice.
Passengers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted if their connecting flight is operating.
DMM ⇄ AUH
Etihad Airways (EY)
Partial Operations
Operating flights between Abu Dhabi and selected destinations, including services from RUH, JED, and MED.
DMM is partially operational
Operating from DMM or BAH to selected destinations
Gulf Air (GF)
DMM Operating
Due to the airspace closure in Bahrain, Gulf Air’s scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended. The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam.
Regular scheduled services will resume once the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirms the safe reopening of the airspace.
Gulf Air’s temporary network from either Bahrain or Dammam to Paris, Manila, Cairo, Casablanca, Chennai, Frankfurt, Nairobi, London, Mumbai and Bangkok.
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria
Flynas (XY)
Partial Operations
Affected routes suspended until 15 Apr 2026 – 23:59 (KSA).
RUH–DXB & JED–DXB operating.
DMM Operating
DMM, RUH, JED
Air India (AI)
Partial Operations
DMM flights cancelled until further notice.
RUH & JED partially operational.
DMM, RUH, JED
Air India Express (IX)
Partial Operations
DMM flights cancelled until further notice.
RUH & JED partially operational.
RUH ⇄ CMB; DMM ⇄ CMB
Sri Lankan Airlines (UL)
Partial Operations
RUH–CMB Operational.
DMM–CMB Partially Operational
Some Destinations
Flydubai (FZ)
Operating
Flydubai is accepting all passengers from JED, RUH, DMM to DXB including onward connections based on system availability for travel dates
DMM
IndiGo (6E)
Partial Operations
RUH, JED & MED operating (subject to approval).
DMM-HYD-DMM expected to resume from 16 April 2026
Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat, Tehran & Dubai
Lufthansa (LH)
Partial Operations
All Lufthansa Group Airlines including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, and Edelweiss to/from, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat, Tehran SUSPENDED Until 24 October 2026
Flights to/from DXB SUSPENDED Until 31 May 2026
DMM, BAH, DOH, DXB, KWI, CPH, BGW, KHS, AMM
Oman Air (WY)
Partial Operations
Suspended until 30 April, 2026. Other routes operating.
DMM partially operational
Entire Network
Kuwait Airways (KU)
Suspended
All flights suspended until further notice.
Jeddah, Riyadh, Damman
EgyptAir (MS)
Partial Operations
JED & RUH operational. DMM partially operational.
Riyadh
Cathay Pacific (CX)
Cancelled
Flights cancelled until 31 May 2026.
Entire Network
Jazeera Airways (J9)
Cancelled
All flights cancelled until further notice. The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights from DMM to PAKISTAN, NEPAL, and BANGLADESH
Riyadh
Philippine Airlines (PR)
Suspended
Flights suspended until 15 April 2026.
RUH, JED, MED, TIF; DMM
Turkish Airlines (TK)
Partial Operations
RUH, JED, MED, TIF operating. DMM suspended until further notice.
Saudi Arabia Routes
KLM (KL)
Suspended
Flights to/from KSA suspended until further notice.
Saudi Arabia Routes
Air France (AF)
Suspended
Flights to/from KSA suspended until further notice.
Travel Advisory: Important Steps for Travellers
In light of the current travel advisories and possible schedule adjustments, travellers are encouraged to take a few precautionary steps to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey. The following guidelines will help you stay informed and prepared while travelling.
✔️ Reconfirm flight status 24 hours before departure
✔️ Arrive at the airport earlier than usual
✔️ Ensure travel insurance coverage is valid
✔️ Monitor official airline and airport communications
✔️ Contact GTS for rebooking, rerouting, or emergency assistance