Dubai to India Flights Delayed: Essential Tips for Travelers

Passengers traveling from Dubai to India on Saturday, September 12, 2026, experienced significant flight delays. Dubai International Airport flight status information showed several affected India-bound services, and operations were impacted by technical, rotation, airspace, network issues, and regional security uncertainty.

• Multiple India-bound flights delayed from Dubai International Airport.
• Specific airlines affected include Air India Express, SpiceJet, Flydubai, and Air Arabia.
• India is Dubai International Airport's largest country market with 11.9 million guests in 2025.
• Passengers are advised to follow six essential steps regarding their travel status.

Affected Flights and Airlines

Several India-bound services were affected at Dubai International Airport. These included Air India Express flight IX748 to Kannur, and SpiceJet flights SG5153 to Kozhikode, SG5158 to Jaipur, SG5117 to Kochi, and SG5106 to New Delhi.

SpiceJet flight SG5153 was originally scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 at 12:00 PM for Kozhikode. It faced a delay of 4 hours and 5 minutes with a revised departure time of 4:05 PM, and the expected arrival time in Kozhikode was pushed to approximately 9:11 PM instead of 5:40 PM. This flight has seen recent disruptions, including a cancellation on September 11 and delays on September 9 and 10. Air India Express flight IX748 to Kannur, typically departing from Terminal 2 at 12:50 PM, was also listed among delayed services.

Regional Operations and Wider Disruptions

Regional operations remained mixed on Saturday due to broader airspace concerns. Flydubai cancelled flights such as FZ021 to Bahrain and FZ817 to Yanbu. Air Arabia cancelled services from Sharjah to Kuwait and Bahrain, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi cancelled flight 3L020 to Kuwait.

Air India and Air India Express reported their GCC networks as restored with approximately 780 weekly flights. IndiGo continues to monitor the regional situation, and travelers are advised that individual flight timings remain subject to change.

Impact and Steps for Passengers

As India is Dubai International Airport's largest country market having handled 11.9 million guests from India in 2025, these disruptions impact a large number of travelers.

Passengers are advised to follow six steps:
1. Verify live status on official airline channels.
2. Ensure contact information is updated for alerts.
3. Check if check-in counter closing times have shifted.
4. Confirm the departure terminal.
5. Recalculate domestic connection times.
6. Utilize official channels for rebooking or refunds in case of cancellations.