Wizz Air cancels Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights for winter 2026/27

Disruption overview

Winter travelers with Wizz Air bookings to Dubai or Abu Dhabi face cancellations covering 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, while Amman services are also affected. Regional airspace restrictions have affected routes to the United Arab Emirates, and an aviation safety bulletin advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace. Wizz Air's European network remains operational, but if you're traveling in the Middle East, check your flight before heading to the airport because schedules can change at short notice. Compensation is unlikely for conflict-related disruption, although affected passengers retain refund or rerouting rights and can review rebooking, WIZZ credit, or eligible cash refund options through the airline.

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Disruption details

Wizz Air has canceled all flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the winter 2026/27 season. The cancellations cover travel from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. Services to Amman, Jordan, are also affected.

If you've booked one of these routes, this means revisiting your winter travel plans and checking your options with the airline. The change affects Wizz Air's Middle East services, while its European network continues to operate.

Regional airspace restrictions extended on 30 September have affected routes to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air cancellations cover the full winter period, rather than a brief interruption to the schedule.

Amman faces a separate airspace warning. A bulletin from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace, affecting Wizz Air's service to the city.

Restrictions elsewhere in the region also affect the wider travel picture. Saudi authorities have just allowed operations to resume at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Damage and safety assessments are continuing at Dammam's King Fahd International Airport.

Wizz Air's website currently lists Jeddah, but not Riyadh or Dammam. If you're planning travel in the region, check your specific flight before leaving for the airport, as schedules can change at short notice.

For an affected booking, use your WIZZ Account or the airline's flight status tools to review the available options:

• Rebook where an alternative is available.

• Choose WIZZ credit.

• Request a cash refund if you're eligible.

Compensation is unlikely for these cancellations because conflict-related airspace restrictions are outside the airline's control. Eligibility also depends on the reason for your cancellation and how much notice you receive.

That doesn't mean you're without support. Your right to a refund or an alternative flight still applies. Depending on your flight and circumstances, care and assistance may also be available if you're left waiting, including food, refreshments, and accommodation for an overnight delay away from home.

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