What happened
Finnair is suspending Helsinki to Dubai from October 25, 2026 through March 27, 2027, citing unstable Middle East security, as Emirates begins daily Dubai to Helsinki flights for the first time on October 1, 2026.
Finnair says it continues to monitor the security situation and to adjust routes without a clear improvement in sight. The airline also no longer serves Doha. LoyaltyLobby reports that passengers on the canceled Finnair Dubai flights can ask to be moved onto Emirates. The same report says SAS's planned Copenhagen to Dubai restart appears to have dropped off the schedule.
Finnair award and cash itineraries from Northern Europe to Dubai disappear for that winter. Passengers holding Finnair tickets to Dubai from October 25, 2026 through March 27, 2027 should contact the airline about rebooking rather than wait.
- Starts
- Oct 25, 2026
- Ends
- Mar 27, 2027
- Where
- Helsinki, Dubai
- Takeaway
- If you hold Finnair tickets to Dubai between late October 2026 and late March 2027, contact the airline about rebooking rather than waiting.