A representative from Dubai Airports said that five planes heading inward to DXB were diverted throughout the night, while nine flights arriving and four flights departing were cancelled.
Road congestion is a real possibility in Dubai, so those flying into the city's airports should plan accordingly. The official emphasized the need to take the Dubai Metro, especially to reach DXB Terminals 1 and 3.
Emirates, responding to adverse weather conditions across the UAE, canceled several flights, leading to reduced flight activity at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Travelers on May 2 should expect delays due to the rescheduling of flights. Among the canceled Emirates flights on May 2 are those between Dubai and Istanbul, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Cairo, Amman, and Singapore.
Emirates will re-accommodate affected customers and waive rebooking charges. Emirates apologizes for any inconvenience caused and advises affected passengers to contact their travel agent or nearest Emirates office for rebooking.
Flydubai also experienced delays due to the adverse weather conditions in Dubai on May 2. Passengers are urged to allocate extra time for their journey to DXB, regardless of whether they are using private or public transportation. They are also encouraged to update their contact details and monitor the FlyDubai website for flight updates.
The Sharjah-based airline Air Arabia recommends that customers who are flying out of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or Ras Al Khaimah give themselves extra time to get to the airport. Please ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in your booking so that you can receive the most recent flight updates.
Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, advises passengers using the Etihad bus service between Zayed International Airport and Dubai to check in early to allow extra time for their transfer.
Indian airlines have also issued advisories for passengers traveling to and from Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, informing them of potential flight disruptions on Thursday and Friday. Vistara and SpiceJet have alerted passengers that departures, arrivals, and flights may be affected by the inclement weather.
