A suspected Iranian drone strike just shut down the world's busiest international airport indefinitely, and the ripple effects are hitting global aviation networks hard.
Dubai International Airport goes dark
Dubai International Airport goes dark
- All flights got suspended after Saturday morning's attack.
- Suspected Iranian drones targeted the airport directly.
- Emirates told passengers to stay away until further notice.
- City check-in facilities across Dubai are closed temporarily.
- Travelers booked between 28 Feb and 31 March can rebook.
- Rebooking covers alternative flights through 30 April.
- Ticket refunds are available through airlines or agents.
- Emirates urged customers to update their contact details online.
- Dubai handled 95.2 million international passengers in 2025.
- Over 8,500 weekly flights connect 270-plus destinations.
- Nearly half of all passengers transit through to other hubs.
- Rerouted flights and strandings are cascading across continents.
