Air France has temporarily suspended Dubai and Riyadh services while extending its Beirut flight pause amid changing regional operating conditions.
Dubai flights remain suspended through July 27 2026. Departures from Dubai face cancellation through July 28 2026. Riyadh services remain paused through July 24 2026, with outbound flights affected through July 25 2026. Beirut services stay suspended through August 2 2026.
Air France will assess airspace access and local operating conditions before restoring each route. Affected passengers can postpone or cancel bookings without additional charges, including travellers whose services remain scheduled.
Air France’s Dubai suspension temporarily removes its direct Paris Charles de Gaulle service from one of the world’s largest international aviation hubs.
Flights arriving at Dubai International Airport remain paused until July 27 2026. Services departing Dubai face an additional day of disruption, running through July 28 2026. Air France has not published a revised restart timetable beyond those dates.
Air France had scheduled 16 weekly Dubai flights for winter 2025 to 2026. Planned capacity increased from 14 weekly services during the previous winter season. Paris Charles de Gaulle supplies onward connections across the carrier’s European, North American and African network.
Dubai International Airport handled 95.2 million passengers during 2025, up 3.1 per cent year on year. Annual aircraft movements reached 454,800, representing 3.3 per cent growth. Dubai Airports records connections to 291 destinations through 108 international carriers.
Air France has suspended flights serving Riyadh through July 24 2026. Departures from Saudi Arabia’s capital remain affected through July 25 2026.
Air France launched its direct Paris Charles de Gaulle to Riyadh route during summer 2025. Winter planning retained three weekly direct flights, positioning the service within the airline’s developing Saudi Arabia schedule.
Current cancellations interrupt direct capacity between Riyadh and Paris during the peak European summer travel period. Passengers using Paris for onward connections must rebook through alternative gateways or defer travel until operations restart.
Air France has not committed to an automatic resumption after July 24. Carrier guidance confirms that operating decisions will follow updated reviews of airspace access, airport conditions and crew deployment requirements.
Riyadh passengers booked directly with Air France can process available changes through the My Bookings platform. Agency customers must contact their original point of sale for revised itineraries, postponements or cancellations.
Air France has extended its Beirut suspension through August 2 2026, creating a longer interruption than those affecting Dubai and Riyadh.
Beirut operations have faced repeated timetable adjustments during 2026 as airlines recalibrated aircraft and crew deployment across regional routes. Air France’s published summer schedule had previously recorded service suspensions linked to airspace restrictions and destination operating conditions.
Current planning leaves Beirut without Air France service during the final weeks of July. Passengers holding connections through Paris Charles de Gaulle will require alternative routings or revised travel dates.
Air France has not disclosed a firm operating schedule from August 3. Flight restoration remains tied to updated operational assessments.
Regional schedule changes also affect aircraft rotation, crew positioning and connecting passenger flows through Paris. Air France’s summer 2026 network covers close to 170 destinations across 73 countries. Long-haul available seat capacity was planned to increase 2 per cent against summer 2025.
Air France is contacting affected passengers individually using the details attached to each reservation.
Commercial measures permit eligible customers to cancel or postpone journeys without additional charges. Flexibility also applies when a passenger’s booked flight has not yet been formally cancelled.
Direct customers can review flight status, available alternatives and booking controls through Air France’s website or mobile application. Travel agency customers must process changes through the agency that issued the ticket.
Air France’s flight status system provides real-time operating information for individual services. Passengers travelling near the published suspension deadlines should verify their booking before leaving for the airport.
Dubai’s wider aviation network continues to provide substantial international connectivity. DXB processed 86.75 million bags during 2025, with 89 per cent of arriving baggage delivered within 45 minutes of aircraft reaching the stand. Recorded baggage handling accuracy reached 99.75 per cent.
