Finnair to suspend Helsinki–Dubai flights for winter 2026/27 season

Finnair has announced it will suspend flights between Helsinki and Dubai for the entire 2026/27 winter season, citing persistent regional security concerns.

According to the airline, all flights on the route will be cancelled from 25 October 2026 until 27 March 2027. Finnair said the security situation in the Middle East had shown no clear signs of improvement, prompting the decision to pull the route for the season rather than continue operating it under uncertain conditions.

The airline did not specify how many weekly frequencies were affected before the suspension, nor did it detail contingency plans for passengers already holding bookings during that window. It is unclear from available information whether the route will resume after March 2027 or whether Finnair will reassess based on how conditions develop.

Finnair has in the past adjusted its Middle East schedules in response to airspace and security concerns affecting the wider region. This latest suspension extends that pattern into a full winter season, rather than a short-term or ad hoc cancellation.

No other airlines or aircraft types were mentioned in connection with the announcement.