FlyDubai
Dubai-based budget airline; barred Iranian nationals from transit in March 2026.
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Dubai was Iran's last air link to the world; what happens to stranded travellers now?
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- Has FlyDubai banned Iranian passengers?
- Yes, FlyDubai barred all Iranian nationals from entering or transiting the UAE in March 2026.
- Which airlines banned Iranians from flying through Dubai?
- Emirates, Etihad, and FlyDubai all barred Iranian nationals from UAE entry or transit.
- Is FlyDubai still flying to Iran?
- No, all FlyDubai routes to Iran were suspended when the conflict began in March 2026.
Background
FlyDubai is a Dubai-based low-cost carrier founded in 2008 as a subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai. It operates over 100 routes from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, serving as a budget complement to Emirates.
In March 2026, FlyDubai joined Emirates and Etihad in barring all Iranian nationals from entering or transiting the UAE . The ban closed the last major commercial air corridor accessible to Iranians. FlyDubai had previously operated routes to Iranian cities including Tehran and Isfahan before hostilities began.
The airline's operations have been disrupted throughout the conflict by UAE airspace closures and Dubai International Airport's reduced schedules. The transit ban affects tens of thousands of Iranian nationals who used Dubai as a connecting hub for international travel.
