US-Israel attack Iran: List of suspended flights, airport closures after explosions — What travellers should know

US, Israel Attack Iran: Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering widespread flight suspensions and airspace closures across the region. The joint military action, described by Washington as necessary to eliminate imminent threats, has intensified fears of a broader war with Iran, while airlines and aviation authorities moved swiftly to protect civilian air traffic.

Explosions Rock Tehran After US Strikes Iran

Multiple explosions were reported across Tehran after what officials described as major combat operations. According to Iranian media outlets, several missiles struck areas including University Street and the Jomhouri district in the capital. Smoke was seen rising over parts of the city, while further blasts were reported in the northern Seyyed Khandan neighbourhood.


Other provinces, including Ilam in western Iran, also reported attacks, suggesting a nationwide operation.



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel attacked Iran to remove what he described as an “existential threat.” He added that joint action between Washington and Tel Aviv would reshape regional security dynamics.

One of the areas reportedly targeted in Tehran was near offices linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as per a report by Al Jazeera. Iranian officials said Khamenei had been moved to a secure location. Cellphone communications were disrupted in several parts of the capital following the strikes.

Iran Prepares Retaliation; Israel Activates Air Defences

Soon after the Israel-Iran offensive began, explosions were heard in northern Israel as air defence systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles. Sirens sounded across parts of the country, and a state of emergency was declared.

An Iranian official told international media that Tehran was preparing a “crushing” retaliation. State television reported that Iran attack plans would involve a “strong response” against Israel.

The Israeli military issued a proactive alert, warning citizens of possible missile launches toward the country. There were no immediate reports of casualties from either side at the time of filing this report.

US, Israel Attack Iran: Flights Suspended and Airspaces Closed in Region

The escalating us iran confrontation led to immediate disruptions in commercial aviation across West Asia.

Israel closed its airspace entirely to civilian flights. The Israel Airports Authority urged the public not to come to airports until further notice.

Several international carriers announced suspensions, as per a report by The Guardian:

• Wizz Air suspended all flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman until March 7.
• Lufthansa halted services to and from Dubai, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Muscat for the weekend.
• KLM cancelled flights from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv.
• Oman Air suspended all flights to Iran and Israel.
• Kuwait suspended all flights to Iran until further notice.

Iraq’s Ministry of Transport also closed its national airspace amid fears of escalation.

The US Embassy in Qatar implemented a shelter-in-place advisory for its personnel and recommended American citizens do the same. Aviation analysts warned that prolonged us attacks iran today could significantly disrupt regional air corridors, affecting routes between Europe and Asia.

Flights Cancelled / Suspended

British Airways

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  Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until and including March 3
• Cancelled service to Amman (Saturday)

IndiGo

Temporarily suspended all flights to and from the Middle East until 0000 hrs IST

• Services suspended to and from:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Dubai
  
  
  
  • Jeddah
  
  
  
  • Doha
  
  
  
  • Abu Dhabi
  
  
  
  • Dammam
  
  
  
  • Bahrain
  
  
  
  • Sharjah
  
  
  
  • Kuwait
  
  
  
  • Ras Al-Khaimah
  
  
  

Air India

• Suspended all flights to all destinations in the Middle East



• Delhi–Tel Aviv flight diverted back to Mumbai

Aegean Airlines

• Suspended flights to and from:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tel Aviv (Israel)
  
  
  
  • Beirut (Lebanon)
  
  
  
  • Erbil (Iraq)
  
  
  
• Suspension in effect until March 2

Lufthansa

• Suspended flights to and from Dubai (Saturday and Sunday)



• Temporarily halted routes to:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tel Aviv
  
  
  
  • Beirut
  
  
  
  • Oman
  
  
  



• Suspensions until March 7

Air France

• Cancelled flights to and from:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tel Aviv
  
  
  
  • Beirut

Iberia

• Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv

Wizz Air

• Suspended flights to and from:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Israel
  
  
  
  • Dubai
  
  
  
  • Abu Dhabi
  
  
  
  • Amman
  
  
  



• Suspension effective immediately (until same date referenced in report

Russian Air Carriers

• Suspended flights to:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Iran
  
  
  
  • Israel
  
  
  

KLM

• Cancelled Amsterdam–Tel Aviv flight scheduled for Saturday



• Brought forward suspension of the route

Oman Air

• Suspended all flights to Baghdad

Kuwait Aviation Authority

• Halted all flights to Iran until further notice

Flights Diverted / Re-routed / Disrupted

Qatar Airways

• Some flights departed, circled over Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, returned to Qatari airspace, and circled off Doha



• Temporarily halted air traffic as a precaution

Virgin Atlantic

• Temporarily avoiding Iraqi airspace



• Some flights re-routed

SpiceJet

• Warned some flights may be affected due to Dubai (DXB) airspace closure

Emirates Airline

• Regional airspace closures caused disruption to several Emirates flights

flydubai

• Some flights impacted due to temporary regional airspace closures

London Gatwick Airport

• Warned of potential delays or cancellations due to Middle East airspace restrictions



• Expected disruption to Qatar and Emirates flights



• No cancellations reported at the time

Airspace Closures

• Israel – Closed airspace to civilian aircraft



• Iran – Airspace effectively empty (per flight maps)



• Iraq – Closed airspace



• Jordan – Closed airspace



• Dubai (DXB) – Airspace closure reported



• United Arab Emirates – “Partially and temporarily” closed airspace

US, Israel Attack Iran: Planned Operation Amid Negotiations

An Israeli defence official was quoted as saying the strikes had been planned for months, with the launch date finalised weeks ago, even as the United States and Iran were engaged in diplomatic negotiations.

The sudden escalation has raised concerns that the situation could spiral into a full-scale war with Iran, destabilising an already volatile region.

FAQs

Why did the US and Israel attack Iran?

US President Donald Trump said the joint operation aimed at eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the action as necessary to remove an existential threat.

Which airports and airlines have suspended flights?

Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights. Airlines including Wizz Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Oman Air and Kuwait Airways have suspended or cancelled services to destinations in Israel and Iran. Iraq also closed its national airspace.

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