Russian Tourists Warned of Dubai Airport Closure, Transit Risks in Middle East

22:00; 01 March 2026 year

### Russian Citizens Headed to Mauritius Urged to Monitor Flight Changes Amid Tensions in Middle East Russian citizens planning trips to Mauritius are advised to take into account changes in air travel schedules caused by the escalating military and political situation in the Middle East. Several countries in the region, including the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, have imposed restrictions on the use of their airspace by civilian aircraft. This has led to widespread adjustments in flight schedules and the temporary suspension of some flights. Several major airlines, such as Emirates and flydubai, have temporarily halted flights from Dubai International Airport. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the airport will not accept or dispatch international flights at least until 3:00 PM local time on February 2 (or 15:00 on February 2 in Moscow time), and these restrictions may be extended depending on the situation. Dipolmatic services recommend that tourists, if possible, choose routes to Mauritius that do not involve transit through the Persian Gulf countries, check the status of their flights on the official websites of airlines, and clarify the conditions for rescheduling, ticket refunds, and accommodation directly with carriers, tour operators, or insurance companies. It is particularly important to verify information before heading to the airport, as schedules continue to change rapidly.

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