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Air France extends Dubai cancellations to November and Riyadh to December

Air France extends Dubai cancellations to November and Riyadh to December

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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt

Last updated on 30 October 2026

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Disruption overview

Travelers booked with Air France between France and Dubai International Airport face cancellations until 7 November 2026, while services to and from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remain suspended until 12 December 2026.

The restrictions that began on 28 February following strikes on Iran and regional airspace closures continue, with Air France the latest airline to confirm their suspensions.

If you’re affected, check your booking rather than relying on the published suspension dates alone.

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Disruption details

Air France has extended cancellations on flights between France and Dubai International Airport until 7 November 2026, and between France and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport until 12 December 2026. The latest extensions, announced by 29 October 2026, prolong suspensions linked to regional security risks and airspace restrictions.

The airline first halted Dubai and Riyadh services on 28 February 2026 following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and airspace closures across parts of the region. Since then, it’s repeatedly revised its plans as the security situation has changed.

A March schedule update kept both destinations suspended while Air France shifted capacity into alternative Asian markets. By 20 October, Riyadh services were suspended through 7 November and Dubai services through 31 October. The latest changes push both deadlines back again.

Air France isn’t the only airline extending Middle East suspensions. Other affected services include:

KLM has suspended Amsterdam–Dubai until 27 March 2027, and Amsterdam–Riyadh and Amsterdam–Dammam until 27 November 2026.
IndiGo has suspended services between India and Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah until 14 November 2026.
Air India and Air India Express have suspended India–Riyadh and India–Dammam services until 7 November 2026, and India–Jeddah services until 31 October 2026.
Akasa Air has suspended Riyadh services until 30 November 2026 and Jeddah services until 10 November 2026.
Lufthansa has suspended Riyadh services until 18 November 2026.

Fixed compensation is unlikely because of the security risks and airspace restrictions outside the airline’s control. But that doesn’t mean you’re without support.

EU passenger rights rules, known as EC 261, cover Air France-operated flights between France and these destinations. If your flight is canceled, you can choose between a refund and an alternative journey. Rebooking can be at the earliest opportunity or on a later date that suits you, subject to available seats.

If you’re waiting for your replacement flight, you may also be entitled to meals and refreshments. Where necessary, support can include accommodation and transportation between the airport and your accommodation.

Know your rights

These are your air passenger rights

When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.

Rerouting or refund

If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Care and assistance

Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.

Accommodation

If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.

Communication

Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.

This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.

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Quick facts

Summary

Disruption

Cancellations

Cause

Other

Status

Current disruption

Compensation

Not eligible for compensation

Airlines affected

Air France, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, IndiGo Air, Air India, Air India Express, Starlight Airlines, Lufthansa

Airports affected

Dubai Airport, King Khaled International Airport

Cities affected

Dubai, Riyadh, Amsterdam, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah

Countries affected

France, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Netherlands, Iran

Start date

2026-02-28

Checked by

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt

Date updated

30 October 2026

What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked

If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.

Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.

Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.

Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.

Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.

Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.

If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.

Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.

Information on this page is AI generated, but always checked by a (human) passenger right expert.

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