Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is partially operational as of March 6, 2026, following several days of significant disruptions tied to escalating regional tensions in the Middle East. While the airport itself remains open and has resumed limited flight activity since early March, major carrier Etihad Airways has extended its suspension of all scheduled commercial passenger flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 6 a.m. UAE time on Friday, March 6.
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Zayed International (also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport), confirmed partial resumption of operations beginning March 2, 2026, in coordination with the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Center - Abu Dhabi, and airline partners. The move followed widespread airspace closures across the region, initially triggered by military developments involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which led to temporary halts and safety-driven restrictions.
