Birmingham Airport Flights Cancelled Amid Iran Conflict, Dubai Services Affected
Several flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled today, Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt air travel. Two Emirates flights connected to Birmingham Airport are no longer operating, following the United Arab Emirates' decision to ground planes amid the chaos.
Passengers have been instructed to contact their airline directly for further information, as departure and arrival boards at Birmingham Airport display warnings about the cancellations affecting this popular UK destination.
All Flights Cancelled to and from Birmingham Airport Today
- Departures: 8.50pm, Emirates flight from Birmingham Airport BHX to Dubai DXB
- Arrivals: 6.45pm, Emirates flight from Dubai DXB to Birmingham Airport BHX
Despite these cancellations, two other Emirates flights remain unaffected and are scheduled to proceed as planned. One flight is expected to arrive at Birmingham Airport from Dubai at 6.01pm, while a second is set to depart from Birmingham to Dubai at 1.40pm today.
Emirates Statement on Reduced Flight Schedule
An Emirates spokesman previously stated: "Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights."
The spokesman added: "For 5 and 6 March, over 100 flights will depart from Dubai and return. These flights will carry people eager to reach their final destinations, as well as essential cargo like perishables and pharmaceuticals. Emirates will continue to gradually build back its flying schedule, subject to airspace availability and all operational requirements being met. Safety is always our top priority."
Passenger Experiences Amid the Conflict
Earlier this week, BirminghamLive spoke with the first passengers returning from Dubai during the conflict. One city pensioner, Neil Maybury, described his experience as 'damn scary', recounting hearing explosions 'every few minutes' and seeing 'clouds of debris'.
With Dubai initially suspending all flights, it was 'hard work' for Maybury to secure a spot on the first flight home. He told BirminghamLive: "All I can tell you, it was damn scary. It was very scary indeed. If you can imagine what Birmingham is like with noise during Diwali, only this time it's for real. We were walking around the beautiful botanical gardens – and suddenly – our eardrums were perforated by this enormous sound. I thought 'my god, we've got to get out of here fast'. We got out, but it felt like there was an explosion every few minutes. Most people around me were very worried, they had young people and were terrified."
