Book Middle East Reroutes to 5 Top Spots
March 30, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Forbes

Airlines reroute flights around Middle East airspace closures triggered by escalating conflicts involving Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, creating detours that add 1-5 hours to Europe-Asia journeys via Turkey, the Caucasus, or around Africa. Lufthansa Group suspends services to eight destinations like Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Riyadh, and Tehran until October 2026, with Dubai and Tel Aviv out until May, forcing bookings on alternative paths.
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