Middle East airspace disruptions

The ongoing escalation in the Middle East is causing significant disruptions to international parcel movements. Key hubs in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have restricted airspace, leading to global delays

Several countries have restricted airspace, including:

• Bahrain

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

• Jordan

• Kuwait

• Lebanon

• Oman

• Qatar

• United Arab Emirates

• Saudi Arabia

Impact on your shipments

Here is the current situation:

• Service suspensions: Pickup and delivery services are temporarily suspended in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, and the UAE. These are expected to remain closed until further notice.

• Flight suspensions and delays: Most international flights face suspension or heavy delays, which affects parcel uplift.

• Global impact: All major trade lanes face disruption, not just those connected to the Middle East.

• Extended transit: Shipments to and from other markets in the region experience longer transit times.

• Unpredictable delivery times: Delivery schedules remain uncertain until flight networks stabilise.

Managing the disruption

Carrier teams are working with airline partners to secure space and re-route parcels where possible. However, expect delays across all international services until further notice.

For more information about specific carrier impacts, see the carrier updates collection, or check with your carrier directly.