PAL and Cebu Pacific Update on Cancelled Middle East Flights

MANILA, Philippines - Major Philippine carriers have cancelled several international flights to the Middle East as escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran continue to disrupt global aviation routes.

Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific suspended or cancelled services to key Middle Eastern hubs after airspace restrictions and security risks intensified in the region.

According to aviation advisories and airport authorities, the cancellations were implemented to ensure passenger and crew safety amid evolving security conditions in Middle Eastern airspace.

The disruptions have particularly affected routes connecting Manila with Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh, three of the most important destinations for Filipino workers and travelers in the region.

List of Cancelled Philippine Airlines Flights

Temporary suspension of flights between Manila and selected Middle East destinations — Riyadh (RUH), Doha (DOH), and Dubai (DXB) — until March 28, 2026.

PR 654/655 Manila-Riyadh-Manila

PR 658/659 Manila-Dubai-Manila

PR 684 Manila-Doha

PR 685 Doha-Manila

Additional cancellation for March 29, 2026:

PR 685 Doha-Manila

List of Cancelled Cebu Pacific Flights

Manila 15: 5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila

March 16: 5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila

March 16: 5J 18/19: Manila – Dubai – Manila

March 17: 5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila