Dubai International Airport is preparing to welcome back several major international carriers following months of disruption to Middle East flight schedules. Current restart plans stretch from late September through December 2026, reconnecting Dubai with cities across Europe, Asia and Central Asia. As airline schedules remain sensitive to regional conditions, passengers should continue checking their flight status before travelling.
Where: Dubai International Airport | When: September–December 2026 | Location: DXB, Dubai, UAE
Air France could be among the first European carriers back
Air France has repeatedly adjusted its Dubai schedule during 2026. Its latest update keeps Dubai services suspended until September 19, putting the Paris–Dubai route in line for a return immediately afterwards if the current schedule remains unchanged. The airline continues to monitor the regional situation, so travellers should confirm individual flights before heading to the airport.
Where: Paris Charles de Gaulle–Dubai | When: Expected after September 19, 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Air Astana is preparing to return in October
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has suspended its Dubai services from Almaty and Astana through September 30. The airline has already adjusted its October timetable, with services expected to operate at reduced frequency when flights return. That should restore another important connection between Kazakhstan and Dubai after a stop-start year for the route.
Where: Almaty and Astana–Dubai | When: From October 2026, subject to schedule confirmation | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Philippine Airlines returns to Dubai on October 2
Philippine Airlines has confirmed one of the clearest restart dates on the list. Its Manila–Dubai service resumes on October 2, operating four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The restored nonstop connection will be particularly useful for travellers moving between Dubai and the Philippines.
Where: Manila–Dubai | When: From Friday, October 2, 2026 | Frequency: Four flights weekly | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Aegean Airlines is targeting a late-October comeback
Aegean Airlines is also expected back on the Dubai route during the final part of October. Current schedule information places the restart around October 23 to 25, reconnecting Dubai with Athens as the winter flying season begins. Because the carrier’s Gulf schedule has changed more than once this year, the exact travel date should be checked when booking.
Where: Athens–Dubai | When: Late October 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
KLM plans to restart after October 24
KLM has paused flights between Amsterdam and Dubai up to and including October 24. Under the current plan, services can resume from the start of the winter schedule immediately afterwards. The Dutch carrier has continued adjusting its Middle East network while avoiding several areas of regional airspace.
Where: Amsterdam–Dubai | When: Expected from October 25, 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
airBaltic has Dubai back in its winter timetable
Dubai is also appearing again in airBaltic’s winter schedule. The airline’s current booking calendar shows Riga–Dubai flights from October 25, restoring the direct Baltic connection for the cooler travel season. airBaltic is undergoing financial restructuring, but the carrier has said scheduled operations are continuing while that process takes place.
Where: Riga–Dubai | When: Scheduled from October 25, 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Airlines returns with daily Dubai flights
Singapore Airlines has officially confirmed that its Dubai service will resume on October 25. The carrier plans to operate daily flights, restoring direct access to Singapore and onward connections across its network in Asia and Australia. This is one of the most firmly confirmed DXB resumptions for the autumn schedule.
Where: Singapore–Dubai | When: From Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Frequency: Daily | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Wizz Air is bringing two Dubai routes back on October 25
Wizz Air is rebuilding its Gulf network for winter, with Dubai flights from Budapest and Bucharest restarting on October 25. Budapest will operate five times weekly, while Bucharest is scheduled to serve Dubai daily. The airline says the wider Middle East restoration will bring back 12 routes across the region.
Where: Budapest and Bucharest–Dubai | When: From October 25, 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Lufthansa and Eurowings will return in stages
The Lufthansa Group is taking a phased approach. Lufthansa’s Munich–Dubai flights restart on October 25, followed by Frankfurt on October 26. Eurowings then joins the comeback in November, with Berlin and Stuttgart services returning on November 1, followed by Cologne/Bonn on November 3.
Where: Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart and Cologne/Bonn–Dubai | When: October 25–November 3, 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
British Airways is now set for a November 3 return
British Airways has moved its Dubai restart several times, but its latest schedule now points to November 3. The airline plans to begin with one daily London Heathrow–Dubai flight during the winter season before increasing the service later. Its Abu Dhabi route, meanwhile, remains suspended for considerably longer.
Where: London Heathrow–Dubai | When: From Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Frequency: Initially daily | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Cathay Pacific’s Dubai return is pushed into December
Cathay Pacific passengers will have to wait longer. The Hong Kong carrier has cancelled Dubai passenger services up to and including November 30, meaning any return under the current plan would come in December at the earliest. The airline says it will continue reviewing conditions before confirming further operations.
Where: Hong Kong–Dubai | When: Earliest expected return in December 2026 | Location: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai’s international airline network is therefore set for a gradual rebuild rather than a single wave of resumptions. October 25 is currently the key date, with several European and Asian carriers targeting the start of the winter schedule, while others are taking a more cautious approach. Because some restart dates have already changed during 2026, travellers should check directly with their airline before finalising plans.