Key Notes
- Singapore Airlines has cancelled Dubai flights through February 28, 2027, while KLM’s pause runs through March 27.
- British Airways plans a Dubai return on November 3 and Lufthansa Group has moved its planned restart to November 25.
- Airline-specific suspension dates differ, so travelers should check their full itinerary before changing a booking.
Travelers planning winter trips to Dubai face an uneven airline schedule, with several major carriers keeping services suspended well into 2027. Singapore Airlines has extended its cancellations through February 28, while KLM has removed Amsterdam–Dubai flights for the entire winter season through March 27.
Other airlines are working toward earlier returns. British Airways plans to restart Dubai flights on November 3, while Lufthansa Group has postponed its planned resumption to November 25. The different timelines make the operating airline and travel date especially important when booking a UAE trip or checking an existing reservation.
Singapore Airlines Extends Dubai Cancellations
Singapore Airlines’ latest advisory, updated on October 30, confirms that SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 in the opposite direction are cancelled until February 28, 2027, because of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
Passengers affected by those cancellations can seek a full refund for the unused part of their ticket. Customers who booked directly with the airline can use its assistance request form; those who purchased through an agent or partner airline should contact that booking provider. Singapore Airlines also asks customers to keep their contact details current so flight updates reach them.
KLM’s Dubai Pause Covers the Winter Season
KLM’s October 26 statement says it will not operate between Amsterdam and Dubai during the 2026–2027 winter season, up to and including March 27, 2027. Its Riyadh and Dammam flights are cancelled up to and including November 27, 2026.
These are the ends of the currently announced cancellation periods, rather than promises that flights will restart the following day. Travelers should check the replacement itinerary in their booking, particularly when Dubai is one part of a longer journey and a change could affect an onward connection.
The Main UAE Schedule Changes
Airline notices and The National’s October 30 roundup show how widely the timelines now differ:
- British Airways: Dubai is scheduled to return on November 3 with one daily flight, rising to twice daily in summer 2027. Abu Dhabi remains suspended until winter 2027–2028.
- Air France: Dubai flights remain suspended through November 7, while Riyadh services are paused through December 12, according to the report.
- Lufthansa Group: Its current travel notice puts the planned Dubai resumption at November 25, replacing earlier dates for Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings.
- Cathay Pacific: Its notice cancels Dubai and Riyadh passenger services up to and including January 31, 2027, with rebooking, rerouting or refunds offered to affected travelers.
- Finnair: Its travel updates confirm that Dubai flights are discontinued from October 25, 2026, through March 27, 2027, covering the winter season.
- Wizz Air: The National reports that the planned restart of Dubai and Abu Dhabi routes has been postponed, with both destinations cancelled for the winter season.
The notices describe individual carriers’ services. A suspension by one airline should not be read as an announcement that every flight into the same airport has stopped.
What to Check Before Changing a Booking
Start with the airline’s own booking record and flight-status service, then review any replacement flights it has offered. A published timetable can help with planning, but the confirmed itinerary is the relevant starting point for an existing ticket. If an agent issued the booking, ask that provider to explain the available changes before buying a separate replacement.
For connecting trips, review the entire journey, including arrival times, baggage arrangements and any airport change introduced by rerouting. An alternative flight that reaches the UAE may still leave a later sector out of reach. Refund and rebooking options also need to be checked against the particular cancellation and ticket, rather than assumed to be identical across airlines.
The staggered UAE schedules follow the pattern we covered when Riyadh airport reopened while airline suspensions continued. Our earlier report on UAE flight disruptions provides background; the dates above reflect the notices checked for this October 30 update.
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