Travellers flying through the Gulf are facing fresh uncertainty after Bahrain temporarily closed its airspace following an alleged Iranian missile attack targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

The closure triggered disruptions across parts of the Middle East, with flights diverting, holding, or rerouting around the Persian Gulf as security concerns escalated.

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Flights Impacted Across the Gulf

According to multiple reports, Iranian missiles fired towards Bahrain and Kuwait were either intercepted or failed to reach their targets. The US military later said it carried out strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.

The immediate impact was felt in the skies. Flight tracking reports showed aircraft holding or diverting near Bahrain, Dubai, and other Gulf air corridors as authorities assessed the situation.

For international travellers, this matters. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, and Bahrain are among the busiest transit hubs connecting India with Europe, North America, and Africa. Any disruption in Gulf airspace can quickly lead to delays, cancellations, and longer flight times.

Airlines Extend Flight Suspensions

Several international airlines have already suspended or cancelled services to parts of the Middle East:

• Aegean Airlines: Dubai flights cancelled until August 31; Erbil and Baghdad until July 2.
• airBaltic: Tel Aviv flights suspended until June 28; Dubai until October 24.
• Air Canada: Dubai and Tel Aviv flights cancelled until September 7.
• Air France-KLM: Beirut and Dubai flights suspended until June 17.
• IAG Group: Resumption of services to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv delayed until August 1.
• Lufthansa Group, SWISS, and ITA Airways: Dubai flights suspended until September 13.

What This Means for Indian Travellers

Passengers travelling from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, and other major Indian cities should closely monitor flight schedules, especially if their journey involves a connection through Gulf hubs.

Even when airports remain operational, airspace restrictions can force airlines to take longer routes, causing delays and increasing travel times.

One pattern is becoming hard to ignore: airlines are now planning months for disruption in the Middle East, suggesting carriers expect instability in the region to continue through the peak travel season.

Travel Advisory

If you have an upcoming trip through the Gulf:

• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor airline alerts for schedule changes.
• Allow extra transit time for connecting flights.
• Review refund and rebooking policies if travelling to affected destinations.

Take

We believe Indian travellers should pay close attention to this situation. Gulf hubs remain vital transit points, and even short-lived airspace closures can trigger widespread delays and cancellations.

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