Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
In an update, Dubai Airports urged travellers to check with the airlines for the latest updates before heading to the airport.
"There is water accumulation on some roads. Please allow extra time for your journey. If possible, use the metro," their statement added.
In an interview with Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast show on Friday, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said a significant number of flights were cancelled since Thursday evening.
He added that both airports are making sure to minimise the impact of any delays or cancellations, with a few diversions reported.
Emirates airline on Friday reported disruption to its services on December 18 and 19, with "some flights being cancelled, delayed and retimed".
The airline said the decisions were made keeping passenger safety in mind.
Impacted Emirates flights
- EK977/978 Dubai/Tehran/Dubai
- EK823/824 Dubai/Dammam/Dubai
- EK945/946 Dubai/Basra/Dubai
- EK866/867 Dubai/Muscat/Dubai
- EK853/854 Dubai/Kuwait/Dubai
- EK835/836 Dubai/Bahrain/Dubai
- EK837/838 Dubai/Bahrain/Dubai
- EK705/796 Dubai/Seychelles/Dubai
- EK656/657 Dubai/Male/Dubai
- EK650/651 Dubai/Colombo/Dubai
- EK636/637 Dubai/Peshawar/Dubai
- EK043/44 Dubai/Frankfurt/Dubai
- EK322/323 Dubai/Incheon/Dubai
In a statement sent to ARN News, flydubai also confirmed that "select flights (were) cancelled, delayed or diverted" on December 18.
The airline said it "remains a dynamic situation", adding that they "are working closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure our customers reach their final destinations as soon as possible during this busy travel period".
Impacted flydubai flights
- Flight FZ 338 from Sialkot
- Flight FZ708 from Baku
- Flight FZ762 from Sarejvo
- Flight FZ1604 from Penang
- Flight FZ 17 to Doha diverted to Bahrain.
In Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways said they were experiencing "minor delays" but confirmed there were "no cancellations or diversions".
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