Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has cancelled several flights to and from Pakistan due to the closure of northern Pakistan’s airspace and airports following military activity in the region. The decision, announced in a travel advisory issued by the Dubai-based airline, will affect services to several cities. According to the update, which was last revised on May 7, the cancellations will affect flights scheduled for May 7.
The cancelled flights include:
- EK618 on May 6 from Dubai to Sialkot
- EK619 on May 6 from Sialkot to Dubai
- EK622 on May 6 from Dubai to Lahore
- EK623 on May 7 from Lahore to Dubai
- EK624 on May 6 from Dubai to Lahore
- EK625 on May 7 from Lahore to Dubai
- EK612 on May 6 from Dubai to Islamabad
- EK613 on May 7 from Islamabad to Dubai
- EK636 on May 6 from Dubai to Peshawar
- EK63 on May 7 from Peshawar to Dubai
Emirates said passengers travelling to Lahore, Sialkot, Islamabad, and Peshawar will not be accepted for travel until further notice. Passengers with cancelled flights have been advised not to proceed to the airport. These cancellations do not affect flights to and from Karachi; they operate according to their regular schedules.
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India attacked Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack that took place on 22nd April 2025. The airline has advised customers to check the latest information on their flights by visiting the flight status page on its website. Affected passengers with bookings directly with Emirates are urged to contact the airline.
The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with relevant authorities about regional developments. India said its “Operation Sindoor” struck “terrorist infrastructure” in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a major escalation that pushed the rival neighbours to the brink of a wider conflict. According to Reuters, Pakistan’s military said at least 26 civilians were killed in the attack.