Ceasefire agreement: UAE airlines resume flights to Pakistan

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Major UAE-based airlines have resumed flight operations to Pakistan after the reopening of Pakistani airspace, following a ceasefire agreement reportedly reached through diplomatic efforts and pressure from the United States.

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Emirates Airlines

Emirates has announced the resumption of scheduled services to various cities in Pakistan, starting from May 11:

• May 11:
  • EK600/601: Dubai–Karachi–Dubai
  • EK618/619: Dubai–Sialkot–Dubai
  • EK622/623: Dubai–Lahore–Dubai
• May 12:
  • EK612/613: Dubai–Islamabad–Dubai
• May 13:
  • EK636/637: Dubai–Peshawar–Dubai

Passengers with connecting flights to Pakistan will be accepted for travel. Those with existing bookings are advised to contact their travel agents or Emirates directly for rebooking. Flight status updates are available on the Emirates website.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways has adjusted its flight schedule to and from Pakistan as follows:

• May 10:
  • All flights between Abu Dhabi and Pakistan were cancelled.
• May 11:
  • Operating flights:
    • EY300/301: Abu Dhabi–Islamabad–Abu Dhabi
    • EY294/295: Abu Dhabi–Karachi–Abu Dhabi
    • EY288/289: Abu Dhabi–Lahore–Abu Dhabi
  • Cancelled evening flights:
    • EY296/297: Abu Dhabi–Karachi–Abu Dhabi
    • EY302/303: Abu Dhabi–Islamabad–Abu Dhabi
• May 12:
  • All flights are scheduled to operate as normal, subject to change.

Etihad advises passengers transiting through Abu Dhabi to confirm their onward travel arrangements, as those without valid connections will not be accepted for travel. More information is available on the Etihad flight status page or by contacting the Etihad Contact Centre at +971 600 555 666.

Air Arabia

Air Arabia will resume flights to Pakistan beginning May 11, with the following services:

• G9546 / G9547: Sharjah–Karachi–Sharjah
• G9548 / G9549: Sharjah–Karachi–Sharjah
• G9854 / G9855: Ras Al Khaimah–Lahore–Ras Al Khaimah
• G9562 / G9563: Sharjah–Faisalabad–Sharjah
• G9552 / G9553: Sharjah–Sialkot–Sharjah

Passengers with existing bookings will be contacted directly and are encouraged to check their flight status via the Air Arabia website or through official communication channels.

Airlines continue to monitor the evolving situation closely, and flight operations remain subject to change. Travelers are advised to stay updated and confirm their bookings before travel.