Emirates has canceled flights to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran, affecting routes to Amman, Baghdad, Basra, Beirut and Tehran, while Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended service to Iran, Iraq and Syria. Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines have also diverted some flights to Baku, and Lufthansa Group has suspended all flights to and from Tehran.

Airlines are cancelling flights until further notice, leaving travellers to decide whether to wait it out or seek costly detours through neighbouring countries.