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KLM suspends Dubai flights until March 27 amid regional tensions
KLM will suspend flights to Dubai until March 27 because of uncertainty in the Middle East.
The Dutch airline says the decision is intended to give passengers clarity and allow it to use the aircraft on other routes.
Flights to Riyadh and Dammam are suspended until November 27 for the same reason.
Tensions around the Persian Gulf have persisted after US and Israeli attacks on Iran in the spring, with Iran blocking passage through a strait and launching missiles and drones at countries in the region.
Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and fears of further strikes on Iran have added to concerns.
Passengers with bookings can get refunds or rebook with another airline.
KLM will suspend flights between Amsterdam and Dubai through the end of March because of instability in the Middle East.
The airline said the suspension will continue until 27 March, while NU.nl reported it would last until the end of March.
KLM has also suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until 27 November.
The airline said the decision was based on an unpredictable regional situation and would give passengers clarity.
Passengers with existing bookings can request a refund or rebook with another airline.
- Who
- KLM.
- What
- It is suspending flights between Amsterdam and Dubai through the end of March, and flights to Riyadh and Dammam until 27 November.
- When
- The Dubai suspension runs until 27 March, according to NOS; NU.nl describes it as lasting until the end of March.
- Where
- Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam; the Dubai flights are between Amsterdam and Dubai.
- Why
- KLM cited instability and an unpredictable situation in the Middle East.
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US and Israeli attacks on Iran took place, after which the Gulf region remained unsettled, according to NOS.
Fears grew of new large-scale US and Israeli attacks on Iran and an Iranian response.
KLM announced that it would not fly to Dubai through the end of March.
- Dubai suspension
- Until 27 March, according to NOS
- Other suspended routes
- Riyadh and Dammam until 27 November
- Booking options
- Refund or rebooking with another airline
- Announcement date
- 26 October 2026
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the situation in the Middle East is currently unpredictable