Pakistan flight cancellations reach 145 on sixth straight day amid regional conflict
By Matteo Floris
Last updated on March 5, 2026
Pakistan’s air network continues to face disruption for the sixth consecutive day, with 145 departures canceled across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Airports in Riyadh and Dammam saw 57 cancellations and 46 delays on Wednesday, while 167 special evacuation flights operated from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Additional disruptions were reported across regional hubs, with recent cancellation totals of 240 in Iran, 215 in Iraq, 58 in Beirut, 25 in Haifa, and 380 in Tel Aviv.
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Flight operations between Pakistan and Middle Eastern destinations remain disrupted for the sixth consecutive day. A total of 145 scheduled departures from Pakistan were canceled, with the following breakdown by city: 35 from Karachi, 29 from Lahore, 35 from Islamabad, 14 from Peshawar, 12 from Multan, 12 from Sialkot, six from Faisalabad, and two from Quetta. The disruption is linked to escalating tensions in the region.
Regional impacts extended beyond Pakistan. In Saudi Arabia, airports in Riyadh and Dammam experienced significant operational strain, with 57 cancellations and 46 delays recorded on Wednesday alone. Separately, 167 special evacuation flights were operated from the United Arab Emirates via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Airports across several key hubs reported impaired operations, including those in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Doha. In the wider region over recent days, cancellations included 240 flights in Iran and 215 in Iraq. Additional cancellations were reported at airports in Beirut (58), Haifa (25), and Tel Aviv (380).
These figures indicate a broad, ongoing operational impact across multiple countries and cities, affecting both outbound services from Pakistan and connections across major Middle Eastern hubs. No specific airlines were identified in relation to these cancellations and delays. Travelers transiting through the affected airports may face schedule changes and should expect continued irregular operations while the situation evolves.
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Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
145
Status:
Current disruption
Checked by:
Matteo Floris
Date updated:
March 5, 2026
