Global air travel remains under severe strain as airlines continue to cancel, suspend and reroute flights amid the escalating conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States. For the third straight day on March 2, key aviation hubs across the Middle East-including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi-remain impacted, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded and disrupting flight schedules worldwide.
2nd March Flights Running Status: Check List of Cancelled Flights Today Amid Iran-Israel, US Tensions
The latest wave of disruptions comes after US and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed the region into a fresh phase of conflict, prompting widespread airspace closures and heightened safety concerns for airlines operating through or into the Middle East.

IndiGo Cancels Around 200 Flights on March 2
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled nearly 200 flights on March 2 due to rising tensions and continued airspace restrictions in the Middle East. The cancellations affect services connecting India with destinations such as Kuwait, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.
Routes impacted include flights between Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and several Gulf cities.
IndiGo Cancelled Flights (Selected List):
6E 1232: Kuwait - Delhi
6E 1234: Kuwait - Hyderabad
6E 1238: Kuwait - Kochi
6E 1244: Kuwait - Ahmedabad
6E 1272: Muscat - Kochi
6E 1274: Muscat - Hyderabad
6E 1301: Bengaluru - Doha
6E 1303: Mumbai - Doha
6E 1313: Hyderabad - Doha
6E 1321: Chennai - Doha
6E 1342: Doha - Mumbai
6E 1346: Doha - Delhi
6E 1406: Abu Dhabi - Delhi
6E 1413: Mumbai - Abu Dhabi
6E 1474: Dubai - Kozhikode
6E 1477: Ahmedabad - Dubai
6E 1483: Pune - Dubai
6E 1501: Mumbai - Fujairah
6E 1504: Fujairah - Kannur
Air India Suspends Flights Till March 2
Air India has taken broader precautionary measures by suspending all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Qatar until 11:59 pm IST on March 2, 2026. The suspension also affects select Europe-bound services connected to the Middle East airspace.
Air India Cancelled / Suspended Flights:
Amritsar-Birmingham (AI117)
Delhi-Zurich (AI151, AI152)
Delhi-Copenhagen (AI157, AI158)
Birmingham-Delhi (AI114)
"In view of the continuing situation in the Middle East, Air India has extended the suspension of services," the airline said in a statement.
Emirates Halts All Flights From Dubai on 2nd March Temporarily
Emirates confirmed that all flights to and from Dubai were halted for several hours on March 2. The airline initially suspended services until 1100 GMT, citing safety and operational challenges following regional airspace closures.
Etihad Airways Suspends Flights From Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also reported significant disruption, suspending flights to and from its hub until 1000 GMT on March 2. The carrier said services would resume only after authorities confirm that airspace conditions are safe.
Qatar Airways Pauses Operations as Doha Airspace Remains Closed
Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended all flight operations due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace. The airline stated that services will resume only after clearance from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, with a further update scheduled by 09:00 Doha time on March 2.
Lufthansa Cancels Flights Until March 8; Check Routes
Germany's Lufthansa has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Dammam, Erbil and Tehran until March 8. Services connecting its network with Dubai have also been suspended until March 4, reflecting growing caution among European carriers.
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