Urgent Notice regarding flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

By: Airports Company South Africa

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Ongoing International Flight Disruptions

01 MARCH 2026 

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) notes ongoing global flight disruptions due to the evolving situation in the Middle East and the continued closure of United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace.

Travellers scheduled to depart from South African airports (Cape Town International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, and King Shaka International Airport) to the Middle East and the UAE are strongly advised not to proceed to airport precincts until they have confirmed their flight status directly with their respective airlines.

For rebooking and assistance, please contact:

• Emirates – www.emirates.com | +971 600 555 555

• Qatar Airways – www.qatarairways.com | +974 4144 5555 | +44 3309 127 416

South African citizens stranded in affected areas should contact the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) or the nearest South African mission:

+27 12 351 1000

CICC@dirco.gov.za

ACSA continues to monitor developments in coordination with aviation stakeholders. We acknowledge the inconvenience caused and extend our support to all affected travellers.

Please rely only on verified information from official sources. Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.

LinkedIn post can be viewed here.

Travellers are advised to not proceed with flights from South Africa to the UAE