Flights disrupted after strikes on Iran

Flights have been cancelled and rerouted after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with airspace restrictions affecting routes across the Middle East and beyond. Canadian travellers may see cancellations or reroutes depending on destination and carrier, so the safest next step is to check your airline and the Government of Canada travel advisory for your destination.

Passengers patiently wait in line at the check-in counters of a busy airport, ready to start their journeys. Photo credit:  Phil Mosley

What people are asking about Iran

Canadians are searching because travel disruptions often hit without much warning and can affect connecting flights even when you are not travelling to Iran. People want to know whether flights from Canada to destinations like Dubai, Tel Aviv, and nearby hubs are being cancelled, diverted, or rerouted, and whether they should change plans now or wait.

A lot of searches are also about practical next steps. Travellers are asking how to confirm if their flight is cancelled, whether airlines will rebook them automatically, and what happens if they are stranded mid-trip. Another common angle is safety and advisories. People are checking whether the Government of Canada has changed its travel advice for specific countries, and what those advisory levels mean for risk and insurance.

What we can confirm

Reports today indicate global flight disruptions following strikes on Iran, with airlines cancelling flights and traffic surging on flight-tracking sites as people try to follow diversions in real time.

Disruptions are being felt in Canada as well. Global News reports Air Canada cancelled a flight to Dubai and that flights en route to destinations like Tel Aviv and Dubai were diverted or returned.

For official, destination-by-destination guidance, the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories page is the primary source and can change quickly as conditions evolve.

What to do next

Step 1: Check your airline’s flight status page and app for your exact flight number, not just the route. If your flight is rerouted, the timing may change even if the destination stays the same.

Step 2: Check the Government of Canada travel advisory for your destination and any transit countries, especially if you connect through major hubs.

Step 3: If your flight is cancelled, look for rebooking options first. Many airlines provide self-serve rebooking during major disruption events.

Step 4: If you are already travelling, keep documentation of disruption notices and expenses so you can follow your airline’s process and any applicable passenger-rights steps later.

Common issues

Travellers often assume a disruption only matters if they are flying to the affected country, but reroutes can affect flights that simply pass through the region. Another frequent issue is relying on third-party tracking alone. Flight trackers are helpful, but your airline is the source of truth for your booking and rebooking options.

FAQs

Is this affecting flights from Canada?

Some disruptions are being reported for Canadian travellers, including a reported Air Canada cancellation to Dubai, and broader diversions on routes to the region.

Should I cancel my trip?

Use the Government of Canada advisory for your destination and your airline’s guidance. Advisories can change quickly during major geopolitical events.

Is Flightradar24 down?

Reuters reported Flightradar24 experienced technical issues for some users as visitor numbers surged while people tracked disruptions.

What is the best place to confirm disruptions?

Your airline’s flight status and disruption pages are the most reliable for your booking, alongside official travel advisories.

Sources

Reuters (Flightradar24 traffic surge and disruptions)

Global News (Canadian impacts, including Air Canada)

Government of Canada Travel Advice and Advisories

Air Canada Daily Travel Outlook

Last checked: 2026-02-28 | 11:37 AM CT