Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Source: International Business Times

Reuters / ABDEL HADI RAMAHI Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open for limited commercial flight operations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Emirates and flydubai maintaining reduced schedules despite ongoing regional security concerns, recent weather disruptions and a backlog of delays from earlier airspace restrictions. The world's busiest airport for international passengers was handling departures and arrivals, though with significantly fewer flights than normal. Real-time flight status pages showed multiple Emirates and flydubai services operating or boarding throughout the day, including routes to Riyadh, Jeddah, New Delhi and other regional and long-haul destinations.