Flights between India and the UAE are continuing despite a fresh round of delays and cancellations, with some services from Indian cities facing delays of more than 12 hours. Most UAE-based airlines, however, remain largely operational and are continuing to operate flights amid strong travel demand.
India-UAE Flights Face Long Delays
Several flights connecting Indian cities with the UAE experienced significant delays on Sunday. Some services from Jaipur and Kochi were delayed by more than 12 hours, adding to ongoing uncertainty for passengers travelling between the two countries.
The disruptions have affected individual services rather than bringing India-UAE air connectivity to a halt. Airlines continue to operate scheduled flights, although passengers are being advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.
The situation is particularly important for the large number of Indian passengers travelling to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other UAE destinations for work, business and tourism.
UAE Airlines Continue Near-Full Operations
Despite the delays and cancellations, UAE-based carriers are continuing to operate at close to full capacity.
Airlines have also been expanding their networks and adding new destinations for the coming months, indicating that the disruptions have not resulted in a broad suspension of UAE aviation operations.
The continued operations come despite wider regional security concerns that have affected flight schedules across parts of the Middle East.
Airlines Adjust Schedules as Needed
Passengers are facing different levels of disruption depending on their airline, route and airport.
Some flights have been delayed by several hours, while others have operated close to schedule. Airlines are continuing to make operational adjustments where necessary, meaning flight timings can change even after tickets have been booked.
Travellers have therefore been advised to monitor updates directly through their airline before leaving for the airport.
More International Flights Returning
The UAE aviation sector is also seeing signs of recovery as international airlines prepare to restore services.
Lufthansa, for instance, plans to gradually resume flight connections to Dubai from late October, with as many as 36 weekly flights to and from the city during peak operations.
Wizz Air has also announced plans to resume flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Amman.
At the same time, some international carriers continue to keep certain UAE services suspended. United Airlines has extended its suspension of UAE flights until March 2027.
Passengers Should Check Before Travelling
For passengers flying from India to the UAE, the key concern remains the possibility of last-minute schedule changes.
Even though most services continue to operate, individual flights can face substantial delays. Travellers are therefore being urged to check their booking and flight status with the airline shortly before heading to the airport.
The situation remains fluid as airlines adjust operations based on regional conditions, airport capacity and demand.
Summary: India-UAE air connectivity continues despite disruptions, but several flights from Indian cities, including Jaipur and Kochi, have faced delays exceeding 12 hours. Most UAE airlines remain operational at near-full capacity, while some international carriers are preparing to restore services. Passengers should check their airline’s latest flight status before travelling.
