Travellers flying from the UAE are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or affected amid the ongoing regional situation.Airlines are expecting a surge in passenger numbers during the summer peak travel season and have advised travellers departing from Dubai to arrive at least three hours before their flight to allow extra time for security, immigration and boarding procedures.Passengers travelling from Dubai International Airport can also use the Dubai Metro to reach Emirates Terminal 3.Metro timings are:Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 5am to midnightFriday: 5am to 1amSunday: 8am to midnight Emirates flights affectedEmirates has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Kuwait, as well as Dubai and Bahrain.Dubai (DXB) – Kuwait (KWI)Cancelled flights include:EK853EK855EK857EK859Return flights from Kuwait to Dubai affected:EK854EK856EK858EK860For July 23, additional Kuwait services listed among affected flights include:Dubai to Kuwait: EK853, EK855, EK871, EK857, EK859Kuwait to Dubai: EK854, EK856, EK872, EK858, EK860Dubai (DXB) – Bahrain (BAH)Cancelled flights include:EK835EK837EK839Return flights from Bahrain to Dubai affected:EK836EK838EK840For July 23, affected services include:Dubai to Bahrain: EK835, EK837, EK839, EK833Bahrain to Dubai: EK836, EK838, EK840, EK834Emirates has advised passengers to use online check-in, baggage drop facilities and other digital services to ensure a smoother journey.Etihad flights cancelledEtihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, as well as Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport, due to operational reasons.Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Kuwait (KWI)Flights EY653 and EY654 have been cancelled until July 24, 2026.Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Bahrain (BAH)Flights EY647 and EY648 scheduled for July 23, 2026, have also been cancelled.Etihad said its teams are assisting affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements. Travellers are advised to update their contact details to receive flight notifications via SMS or email.Flydubai flights affectedFlydubai has cancelled several Dubai-Bahrain services on July 22.Affected flights include:Dubai (DXB) to Bahrain (BAH): FZ023, FZ021, FZ027Bahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB): Flights FZ024, FZ022 and FZ028 have also been cancelled.Dubai-Kuwait flights remain scheduled, but passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling.Flydubai reminded passengers that check-in counters close 60 minutes before scheduled departure unless they receive different instructions by SMS or email.Air Arabia flights affectedAir Arabia has reported cancellations on several UAE-Kuwait and UAE-Bahrain routes.Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Kuwait (KWI)Cancelled:3L020 – Abu Dhabi to Kuwait3L021 – Kuwait to Abu DhabiNot yet departed:3L022 – Abu Dhabi to Kuwait3L023 – Kuwait to Abu DhabiSharjah (SHJ) – Kuwait (KWI)Cancelled:G9068G9124Return flights cancelled:G9069G9125Not yet departed:G9121G9122Sharjah (SHJ) – Bahrain (BAH)Cancelled:G9107 – Sharjah to BahrainG9108 – Bahrain to SharjahG9106 – Bahrain to SharjahNot yet departed:G9101G9103G9102G9104Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Bahrain (BAH)Not yet departed:3L015 – Abu Dhabi to Bahrain3L017 – Abu Dhabi to Bahrain3L016 – Bahrain to Abu Dhabi3L018 – Bahrain to Abu DhabiSummer travel advisoryWith passenger numbers expected to increase during the summer travel peak, travellers are advised to:Check flight status before leaving for the airportArrive at least three hours before departureReach the boarding gate at least 60 minutes before take-offAllow extra time for traffic and airport proceduresUse online check-in and baggage drop services where availableAirlines have advised passengers to continue monitoring official channels for the latest updates.