Published on December 7, 2025
Dubai International, Abu Dhabi International, King Abdulaziz International (JED), and King Fahd International (DMM) collectively recorded 894 delays and 5 cancellations. Dubai alone logged 384 delays, while Jeddah followed with 328, underscoring the scale of congestion across major Middle Eastern hubs. Abu Dhabi added 115 delays, and Dammam contributed another 67, rounding out a day dominated by operational bottlenecks.
Among the airlines most affected, Saudia, Flynas, FlyDubai, flyadeal, and Etihad Airways saw the highest disruption volumes. Saudia reported 117 delays and 2 cancellations at JED, while Flynas logged 77 delays, and FlyDubai added 136 delays at DXB plus additional disruptions at other airports. Etihad Airways recorded 70 delays at AUH. Meanwhile, IndiGo, Air Arabia, SpiceJet, and several regional carriers experienced high delay percentages due to concentrated operations at these hubs.

Most Affected Airports by Cancellations

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

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Dubai had 384 delays but no cancellations. Still, the sheer volume of delays across airlines such as FlyDubai, Emirates, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Flynas made DXB a critical pressure point.

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

Jeddah was the hardest hit, recording 3 cancellations along with 328 delays. Saudia and Uzbekistan Airways were among the carriers affected, making JED the most disrupted airport in terms of cancellations and one of the busiest for delays.

King Fahd International Airport (DMM)

Dammam saw 2 cancellations, both linked to Saudia flights, accompanied by 67 delays. While volumes were lower than Jeddah or Dubai, the presence of cancellations placed DMM among the top impacted airports.

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

Like Dubai, Abu Dhabi recorded no cancellations, but its 115 delays, mostly from Etihad, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Wizz Air, and IndiGo, reinforced its position among the most disrupted airports in the region.

Tashkent International Airport (TAS)

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Although not a regional hub, Tashkent was involved in 1 cancellation for a Jeddah-bound flight. With no delays recorded alongside the cancellation, it still qualifies among the day’s affected departure points.

Airlines Affected by Cancellations

Saudia

The national carrier faced 2 cancellations at JED and 2 more at DMM, along with high delay totals across both airports. Saudia was the most impacted airline by cancellations and one of the carriers most affected overall.

Uzbekistan Airways

Recorded 1 cancellation at JED, linking Tashkent to today’s operational challenges. Although its regional presence is smaller, the cancellation placed it among the top affected carriers.

Airlines With Zero Cancellations but High Delays

Because only three airports reported cancellations, several major carriers were not cancelled but still heavily disrupted. These airlines merit mention due to their significant passenger impact.

Flynas

With 77 delays at JED, Flynas had one of the highest totals and repeatedly appeared among the most affected airlines across multiple cities.

FlyDubai

FlyDubai logged 136 delays at DXB and additional delays at JED and DMM, making it one of the dominant contributors to the region’s overall disruption footprint.

Etihad Airways

With 70 delays at Abu Dhabi, Etihad was a key part of the day’s regional delays, despite having no cancellations reported.

flyadeal

The carrier accumulated 37 delays at JED and 13 delays at DMM, making it part of the most affected group even without cancellations.

What Affected Passengers Can Do Now

• Check flight status frequently, as delays continue to ripple outward from major hubs.
• Arrive earlier than usual to account for congested check-in and security lines.
• Use airline apps for real-time gate changes, delay updates, and rebooking options.
• Stay flexible with connections, especially when traveling through Dubai, Jeddah, or Abu Dhabi.
• Communicate with airlines proactively, especially carriers such as Saudia, Flynas, FlyDubai, Etihad, and flyadeal, which experienced the most operational strain.
• Keep documentation for compensation, where applicable under international aviation policies.

Overview

Today’s disruptions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Dammam underscore how a cluster of major hubs can collectively impact passengers. Airlines most affected — including Saudia, Flynas, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, and IndiGo — experienced hundreds of delays, largely concentrated at Dubai International, King Abdulaziz International, and Abu Dhabi International, the airports most affected throughout the region.
Across these airports, Dubai International and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International repeatedly emerged as the cities most affected, with high-volume disruptions spreading across carriers such as FlyDubai, Flynas, Saudia, and Etihad Airways. Even in the final tallies, the airlines most affected and the cities most affected continue to shape today’s travel narrative: from Dubai to Jeddah, from Saudia to FlyDubai, and from Abu Dhabi to Dammam, passengers encountered delays, tightening connections, and cascading operational challenges that defined the day’s aviation landscape.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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