Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Dubai
(9 September 2026 / Update: 15 and 23 October 2026)
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are continuing the gradual resumption of flights to the Middle East. Tel Aviv, RiyadhThe link will be opened in a new browser tab (starting 10 September 2026), and BeirutThe link will be opened in a new browser tab are already being served again. Flights to AmmanThe link will be opened in a new browser tab have also been announced. In the 2026/2027 winter schedule, the network will be expanded to include Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Dubai (DXB)
- Lufthansa from/to Frankfurt (FRA): up to 5 weekly flights
- Lufthansa from/to Munich (MUC): 5 weekly flights
- Austrian Airlines from/to Vienna (VIE): 5 weekly flights starting 12 December 2026
- SWISS from/to Zurich (ZRH): daily flights
- Eurowings from/to Berlin (BER): daily flights
In light of the current situation and outlook in the Middle East, the Lufthansa Group decided to postpone its planned resumption of flights to Dubai until 25 November 2026. Previously, Lufthansa and SWISS were scheduled to begin service on 25 October, and Eurowings on 1 November.
Eurowings will not operate the planned flights from Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart to Dubai during the 2026/2027 winter schedule.
At peak operation, Lufthansa Group airlines will offer up to 28 weekly flights to and from Dubai. The gradual resumption of services will strengthen the Lufthansa Group’s presence in the Middle East while significantly expanding travel options for both business and leisure travelers.
The Lufthansa Group continuously monitors and evaluates the situation in the Middle East and is in close contact with the relevant authorities. The safety of passengers and crew is always the top priority for the Lufthansa Group. Due to the continued volatility of the situation in the region, short-notice adjustments to individual routes may be necessary.
