Severe Flight Disruptions Impact Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam and Doha Due to Over 300 Delays and Dozens of Cancellations

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt・16 October 2025

Over 300 flight delays and more than a dozen cancellations have been reported across major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, and Doha. Airlines such as Flydubai and Saudia are among those affected. Passengers are experiencing interruptions to travel as carriers manage widespread disruptions.

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Major flight disruptions have struck leading airports in the Middle East, with Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam, and Doha experiencing significant operational challenges. According to recent updates, more than twelve flights have been canceled, and over three hundred have been delayed, impacting travel plans for thousands of passengers.

The disruptions involve multiple airlines, notably Flydubai and Saudia, though other carriers have also been affected. The cause of these disruptions has not been explicitly stated in available reports.

Affected flights span across the key regional hubs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Passengers at Dubai International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and Hamad International Airport in Doha are among those impacted by the operational setbacks. Ongoing delays and cancellations continue to pose challenges, and travelers are advised to check with airlines for the latest schedules and updates.

No specific start or end dates for the disruption have been disclosed. Similarly, the precise number of passengers affected remains unconfirmed, though the sheer volume of flight irregularities suggests a substantial impact across the region’s air travel network.

Know your rights

These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.

Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.

Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.

Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.

However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.

Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.

Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.

Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.

Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.

Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.

Quick facts

Disruption:

Delays and Cancellations

Cause:

Unknown

Compensation:

Not eligible for compensation