Air France has extended the suspension of its direct Paris-Dubai flights, meaning passengers planning to travel between Dubai and the French capital will need to check their bookings carefully as the airline continues to review its Middle East schedule.
The Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Dubai International Airport route has been repeatedly affected by changing regional security conditions. Air France’s latest schedule changes mean the service will not return on its previously planned date, with the suspension now extending through the end of October and into November.
Where: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
When: Through October 31, 2026, with November operations subject to the latest airline schedule
Route: Paris CDG – Dubai DXB
Air France Dubai flights remain suspended
Air France has been adjusting its Dubai timetable several times as the regional security situation develops. The airline had previously moved the planned restart from earlier dates in September and October.
The latest reports indicate that the Paris-Dubai service is now suspended through October 31, meaning the route is not expected to operate during the final days of October.
The airline has also stressed that its schedules can change depending on developments affecting the region.
For Dubai passengers, this means a booking showing availability at a later date should not automatically be treated as confirmation that the flight will operate. Travellers should check the status of their individual reservation before heading to the airport.
Why are Air France flights between Paris and Dubai cancelled?
The suspension is linked to the wider security situation in the Middle East and associated airspace restrictions.
Air France previously announced that its Dubai services were being suspended because of security conditions at the destination and the closure or restrictions affecting parts of the region’s airspace.
The airline has continued to monitor the situation and revise its operating plans accordingly.
This has affected several international carriers serving Dubai, although individual airlines have different suspension and planned return dates.
What does the suspension mean for Dubai travellers?
Passengers holding affected Air France tickets should check their booking directly with the airline to determine whether their particular flight has been cancelled and what alternatives are available.
Depending on the booking and applicable conditions, affected passengers may be offered options such as changing their travel arrangements or requesting a refund.
Travellers should not rely solely on a general route schedule because individual flights can be changed at short notice.
If you are due to fly from Dubai to Paris, or from Paris to Dubai, check the latest flight status before travelling to the airport.
When will Air France flights to Dubai resume?
There is currently no firm guarantee that the Paris-Dubai route will resume immediately after the latest suspension period.
Air France has previously changed its planned restart date several times, so any November operation should be treated as dependent on the airline’s latest operational decision.
The airline’s published booking system is showing Paris-Dubai itineraries for November, but passengers should continue to verify their individual flight status as the date approaches.
Other airlines are also changing Dubai schedules
Air France is not the only international carrier to have altered its Dubai operations during the ongoing regional disruption.
Several airlines have suspended services for different periods, while others have announced phased returns or reduced schedules. British Airways, Lufthansa Group carriers, Singapore Airlines and other international airlines have all made changes to their UAE operations at various points during 2026.
The situation remains fluid, so planned return dates should be viewed as subject to operational changes rather than permanent guarantees.
For passengers travelling later in the year, checking directly with the operating airline shortly before departure remains essential.