Iran War Disrupts Air Travel - Trip Advice

March 11, 2026·23 days ago·via NPR

The US-Israel war on Iran triggers massive air travel chaos in the Middle East, with over 37,000 flights canceled and 4 million passengers affected since airspace closures began. Iranian drone strikes hit airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq, stranding hundreds of thousands across Europe and Asia. Governments scramble to evacuate citizens as some airports reopen with limited operations. Flight prices between Asia and Europe soar amid rising energy costs.

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