Turkish Airlines to restart Dubai flights

Turkish Airlines will resume flights between Istanbul and Dubai from 9 June 2026, restoring one of the carrier’s key UAE routes after disruptions linked to the Iran war that began on 28 February.

 

In an online statement, Luftullah Goktas, Turkish Ambassador to the UAE, said: "The decision to resume serves as a tangible indicator of our confidence in the United Arab Emirates and the importance we attach to our strategic partnership."

 

The resumed service will reconnect Dubai with the carrier’s wider global network through Istanbul, one of the region’s largest long-haul transit hubs.

 

The restart follows months of disruption across Middle East air travel after the Iran war began on 28 February, forcing several international airlines to suspend or revise services due to airspace restrictions. Carriers including KLM, British Airways, Swiss and Cathay Pacific were among those to adjust Gulf and wider regional operations during the period.

 

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Turkish Airlines recently also confirmed changes to its executive leadership team, appointing Murat Şeker as Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee and naming Ahmet Olmuştur as Chief Executive Officer. 

 

The airline reported a US$1.1 billion operating profit in the third quarter of 2025 as it continued to expand its international network and long-haul operations.

 

The carrier is also progressing plans for a minority investment in Spain-based airline Air Europa, part of wider efforts to strengthen its transatlantic presence and European partnerships.

 

At Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines is investing in expanded cargo, maintenance and passenger service infrastructure as it prepares for future capacity growth and rising passenger volumes.

 

For more information, visit www.turkishairlines.com