Travel updates

Iraq and Iran: Emirates flights to/from Iraq (Baghdad & Basra) and Iran (Tehran) are cancelled up to and including 16 October 2024.  Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq (Baghdad & Basra) and Iran (Tehran) will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin up to and including 16 October 2024.

Lebanon: Emirates’ flights to/from Beirut remain cancelled up to and including 15 October 2024. Customers transiting through Dubai with final destination Beirut will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. 

Impacted customers must contact their booking agents for alternative travel options or contact us if they have booked with Emirates directly.

Customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive updates.

We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with the relevant authorities regarding developments

All Passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie talkies in checked or cabin baggage.

Such items found in passengers' hand luggage or checked baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police.

Due to the peak travel season and ongoing construction work on the roads leading to the airport, you might experience longer travel time to the airport.

Please plan extra time for your travel to the airport and arrive at check-in 3.5 hours before departure. Have all your travel documents ready to avoid queues and longer waiting times.

You can check in online or through the Emirates app 48 hours before your flight and download your digital boarding pass.

Customers are also advised to carry minimal hand luggage for their flight, to help reduce queues at security.

For up-to-date flight status information, please visit www.emirates.com/flightstatus

Please keep your contact details up to date through Manage Your Booking to receive travel updates.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on board.