News

Emirates Dubai-Kuwait Flights Grounded: Full List of Cancelled Routes and Rebooking Rules

Published

13 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

Shorya

After Emirates halted numerous flights between Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, UAE- Kuwait travel has been significantly disrupted. The cancellations are a response to temporary airspace closures, which were placed due to increased security threats in the region, and have resulted in a desperate search from thousands of people for information on when their flights will be back on the schedule, whether they will be refunded and if there are other options left to them.

The chaos has also wreaked on the other big players on the UAE aviation scene, making it one of the biggest disruptions ever faced by the aviation industry in the Gulf during the summer travel season.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Gulf Prime (@gulfprimemagazine)

Why Have Emirates Flights Been Cancelled?

Kuwaiti airspace was closed intermittently because of security tensions in the area, which are what led to the suspensions. Authorities put temporary restrictions on operation of flights around Kuwait International Airport to coincide with the rise in military activity and security alerts in the Gulf region.

The airline suspended a number of daily services for a few hours to ensure passengers and crew safety, with a close watch on the official aviation guidance before returning to pre-disaster services.

Full List of Cancelled Emirates Flights

According to the latest operational updates, the following Emirates flights between Dubai and Kuwait have been cancelled:

Dubai (DXB) to Kuwait (KWI):

EK853
EK855
EK857
EK859

Kuwait (KWI) to Dubai (DXB):

EK854
EK856
EK858
EK860

It is expected that passengers who have been issued tickets for these services will review their booking status frequently as the above may be subject to continual changes based on airspace situation.

Emirates Rebooking and Refund Rules

If passenger flights are cancelled, they are usually offered flexible travel options.

Once flights resume, Emirates is likely to allow free rebookings on their next journey. Depending on conditions, the customer can ask for full ticket value for another trip or ask for full refund.

Those travelers who made bookings through travel agents should reach out to their booking agent, and the value-added bookings made from Emirates should be managed through the Emirates mobile app, website, and customer service.

What Should Passengers Do Now?

Those individuals are not asked to travel to the airport until they are assured their plane will be flying. Keeping flight status current, using SMS or email alerts, and keeping travel documents current will minimize delays. Consult the airline for alternative routes of flight if available for those who need to travel promptly.

FAQs

Why Emirates suspended flights to Kuwait?

Emirates temporarily grounded several flights between Dubai and Kuwait due to airspace clearance issues and general security-related concerns at Kuwait International Airport.

Which Emirates flights are cancelled?

The cancelled outbound flights are EK853, EK855, EK857, and EK859, and the cancelled return flights are EK854, EK856, EK858 and EK860.

Are there any refunds due?

Depending on the conditions of the ticket, the passenger might be entitled to a refund of ticket costs or travel credits, depending on the airline’s current disruption policy.