nuSep 22, 2026, 08:25

KLM resumes flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia from late October

KLM plans to resume flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia in late October, though the schedule remains subject to change based on the security situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the airline continues to avoid certain airspaces and maintains specific safety protocols for its flights to Tel Aviv.

KLM intends to resume its flight services to Dubai and Saudi Arabia starting in late October. The airline emphasizes that this decision remains subject to change should the geopolitical climate in the Middle East deteriorate further. This move contrasts with other international carriers, as British Airways has delayed its own Dubai service resumption until November 3, while Finnair has opted to suspend flights to Dubai and Doha until March 2027.

Regarding existing operations, KLM has been flying to Tel Aviv since late August, though these flights now include a mandatory stopover in Cyprus for crew rotations. To ensure passenger and staff safety, the airline continues to bypass specific airspace, including those over Iran and Iraq. The carrier remains cautious about its route network and will continue to monitor the security situation closely to adjust its schedule as necessary.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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