Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East

Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East

Key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close, and more than 1,000 flights by Middle Eastern carriers cancelled

The US and Israelโ€™s attack on Iran continued to cause severe disruption to flights throughout the Middle East and beyond on Sunday.

Countries across the region closed their airspace, and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the west to Asia halted operations.

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The Guardian The Guardian | 01 Mar 2026 16:03
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