34 flights canceled at Dhaka amid Middle East airspace closures

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka canceled 34 international flights on Mar 5 as regional airspace closures in the Middle East continued. Since Feb 28, cumulative cancellations at Dhaka reached 210 over six days. Carriers impacted on Mar 5 included Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia, Emirates, US‑Bangla Airlines, Gulf Air, and flydubai. Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport reported 11 cancellations the same day, with a five-day total of 219 cancellations across both airports since Feb 28. Passengers are advised to verify flight status with their airline before traveling.

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka canceled 34 international flights on Thursday, March 5, as Middle East airspace closures continued amid regional security tensions. According to the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, the carriers affected that day were Qatar Airways (4 flights), Kuwait Airways (4), Jazeera Airways (4), Air Arabia from Sharjah (10), Emirates (4), US‑Bangla Airlines (2), Gulf Air from Bahrain (2), and flydubai of the UAE (4).

These cancellations form part of a wider pattern that began on February 28, when several countries in the Middle East closed their airspace. Since that date, cumulative cancellations at Dhaka have reached 210 over the past six days. Daily disruption figures from Dhaka since February 28 include 23 cancellations on February 28, 40 on March 1, 46 on March 2, 39 on March 3, and 28 earlier on March 5, leading up to the day’s tally of 34.

Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport also reported disruption on the same Thursday, with 11 international flights canceled. Across both airports, the five-day total since February 28 stands at 219 cancellations—173 at Dhaka and 46 at Chattogram—reflecting the ongoing operational impact on services linking Bangladesh with Middle Eastern destinations.

Authorities in Bangladesh have urged airlines to proactively inform travelers via SMS, email, call centers, and staffed airport desks. Passengers scheduled to travel on affected routes are advised to confirm their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport and to follow instructions for rebooking or refunds where applicable.

The situation remains fluid as airspace restrictions in the region continue to affect flight planning and operations. Travelers should expect schedule changes and allow additional time for updates from airlines and airport authorities.