Travel updates

Iraq: Emirates flights to/from Baghdad are cancelled up to and including 30 November 2024. Customers transiting through Dubai on Emirates with final destination Baghdad will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.

Flydubai (FZ) flights to Baghdad are operating. Customers with confirmed bookings on Flydubai (FZ) with final destination Baghdad will be accepted for travel. Customers are encouraged to regularly monitor Flydubai’s (FZ) flight status.

Iran: Emirates is resuming operations to/from Tehran effective 31 October 2024.

Lebanon:  Emirates flights to/from Beirut remain cancelled until and including 30 November 2024. Customers transiting through Dubai with final destination Beirut will not be accepted to travel at their point of origin.

Customers impacted by flight cancellations must contact their booking agents for alternative travel options or contact us if booked directly with Emirates.

Customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive updates.

We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments.

From 30 April 2022, the Hong Kong Government strictly prohibits the possession and importation of alternative smoking products in parcels, packages or as cargo. Alternative smoking products include electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products and herbal cigarettes. Incoming travellers are not allowed to carry such items, including their parts and accessories, as baggage.  

The ban does not apply to medicines approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, as well as to transit passengers connecting through Hong Kong International Airport without going through immigration. The maximum penalty is six months’ imprisonment and a fine of USD 50,000.