Flydubai cancels flights to Iran until January 11 amid protests
Flydubai on Sunday said its flights to Iran have been cancelled till January 11.A flydubai spokesperson told Khaleej Times that the Dubai-based carrier’s flights to Bushehr Airport (BUZ) and Esfahan Airport (IFN) have been cancelled until January 11, 2026.“We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline’s spokesperson said in the statement.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The carrier also cancelled its flights to Iran on January 9, 2026, due to protests and a countrywide internet blackout.Protests have spread across Iran since December 28, beginning in response to soaring inflation, and quickly turning political with protesters demanding an end to clerical rule. Authorities accuse the US and Israel of fomenting unrest.The flydubai spokesperson advised passengers to contact the airline’s contact centre in Dubai, visit its travel shop, or reach out to their respective travel agent for rebooking or refund options.“Customers are also advised to update their contact details by visiting Manage your booking and to check the status of their flights on flydubai.com for the latest information,” the statement said.All January 9 flights to Iran cancelled, Flydubai spokesperson confirmsTurkish Airlines cancels Friday's Istanbul-Tehran flights as protests rock IranUAE: Flydubai to receive 12 aircraft this year, still 20 behind its original projections
Flydubai on Sunday said its flights to Iran have been cancelled till January 11.
A flydubai spokesperson told Khaleej Times that the Dubai-based carrier’s flights to Bushehr Airport (BUZ) and Esfahan Airport (IFN) have been cancelled until January 11, 2026.
“We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline’s spokesperson said in the statement.
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The carrier also cancelled its flights to Iran on January 9, 2026, due to protests and a countrywide internet blackout.
Protests have spread across Iran since December 28, beginning in response to soaring inflation, and quickly turning political with protesters demanding an end to clerical rule. Authorities accuse the US and Israel of fomenting unrest.
The flydubai spokesperson advised passengers to contact the airline’s contact centre in Dubai, visit its travel shop, or reach out to their respective travel agent for rebooking or refund options.
“Customers are also advised to update their contact details by visiting Manage your booking and to check the status of their flights on flydubai.com for the latest information,” the statement said.
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