3 min readMar 7, 2026 11:30 PM ISTAir India Group plans more than 50 flights to Six Gulf cities on March 7 (Image: Air India/X)Iran-Israel war update, Air India flights to Middle East: Air India and Air India Express will continue the operation of both scheduled and non-scheduled flights to six cities across the Middle East on March 8. The move comes after airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman reopened.“With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open, Air India and Air India Express continue to operate their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat. Air India is maintaining scheduled flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Jeddah and back.Air India Express continues scheduled operations connecting Muscat with Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Kannur, as well as services between Jeddah and Bengaluru, Kozhikode and Mangaluru,” it said in a statement.Also Read | Iran-Israel War Update: IndiGo to resume Europe operations, increases flights to Middle East on March 8 – Full listAir India, Air India Express flights on March 8 to Middle EastOn Sunday, Air India will operate additional non-scheduled flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai and back, while Air India Express will operate 30 additional flights between India and UAE cities: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.Air India, Air India Express scheduled flights on March 8: Full listAir India, Air India Express non-scheduled flights on March 8: Full listAdditional Non-Scheduled Flights – 8th March 2026Air India & Air India Express · UAE and Oman⚠️ These flights are intended primarily for stranded travellers. Priority will be given to guests holding existing bookings with either carrier. UAE 4 airports · 15 routes✈ Dubai (DXB) Air India + Air India ExpressSectorAirlineFlight No.Mumbai – Dubai – DelhiAir IndiaAI4201 / AI4202Delhi – Dubai – DelhiAir IndiaAI4205 / AI4206Mumbai – Dubai – MumbaiAir India ExpressIX2117 / IX2118Mumbai – Dubai – MumbaiAir India ExpressIX1117 / IX1118Delhi – Dubai – DelhiAir India ExpressIX2115 / IX2116Bengaluru – Dubai – BengaluruAir India ExpressIX1115 / IX1116✈ Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Air India ExpressSectorFlight No.Mumbai – Ras Al Khaimah – MumbaiIX1121 / IX1122Mumbai – Ras Al Khaimah – MumbaiIX6605 / IX6606Kochi – Ras Al Khaimah – KochiIX1123 / IX1125Delhi – Ras Al Khaimah – DelhiIX6603 / IX6604Bengaluru – Ras Al Khaimah – BengaluruIX6701 / IX6702✈ Abu Dhabi (AUH) Air India ExpressSectorFlight No.Mumbai – Abu Dhabi – MumbaiIX257 / IX268Bengaluru – Abu Dhabi – BengaluruIX865 / IX866✈ Sharjah (SHJ) Air India ExpressSectorFlight No.Mumbai – Sharjah – MumbaiIX251 / IX252Bengaluru – Sharjah – BengaluruIX6607 / IX6608 Oman · Muscat (MCT) Air India Express · 2 routes✈ Muscat (MCT) Air India ExpressSectorFlight No.Mumbai – Muscat – MumbaiIX1112 / IX1113Delhi – Muscat – DelhiIX6601 / IX6602* Subject to regulatory approvals. Priority given to guests with existing bookings. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest updates.Express InfoGenIEAir India Express, Air India flight cancellation statusAir India Express has also cancelled all its scheduled flights to and from Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, and Riyadh stand cancelled until March 13. On the other hand, Air India has cancelled its scheduled flights to and from Dammam, Doha and Riyadh until March 10.“Guests booked to travel on any of the cancelled flights may conveniently rebook to a future date at no additional charge or opt for a full refund.Air India guests are advised to raise their rebooking or cancellation requests on the airline’s website at http://airindia.com. For more information, please contact the 24×7 customer support hotline at +911169329333 or +911169329999.Story continues below this adAir India Express guests booked to travel from any station in the UAE can conveniently rebook their flights without additional charges on Air India Express’ additional commercial flights operating from any UAE station to any destination in India,” it said in a statement.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd