Flights from Accra to Dubai were cancelled following reported bombings in Iraq and retaliatory attacks across the region. Information from flight-tracking platforms shows that Emirates flight EK 788, scheduled to depart Kotoka International Airport (ACC) at 7:15 pm GMT on Saturday, 28 February 2026, was cancelled.
The flight was expected to leave from Terminal 3 and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 6:50 am local time (+04) on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Flight status updates indicated that the service would no longer operate as planned, with gate details listed as unavailable.
The cancellation comes amid heightened security concerns across the Middle East. Several countries in the region, including Qatar and Kuwait, have reportedly closed their airspace following the latest wave of military action and retaliatory strikes.
The disruption follows a day of intense military activity, which saw the United States and Israel launch a joint operation against Iran, reportedly codenamed “Roaring Lion” and “Operation Epic Fury”. The immediate local impact was felt when Emirates flight EK 788 was officially grounded, effectively severing one of Ghana’s key aviation links to Asia, Europe and North America.
The cancellation forms part of a wider pattern of airspace closures across the Gulf. Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly restricted commercial air traffic following Iranian retaliatory missile strikes targeting US military bases and other regional sites.
Global flight-tracking platforms showed significantly reduced air traffic across affected corridors as airlines scrambled to reroute or suspend services to avoid active conflict zones.
Dubai, a major transit hub for passengers travelling from Ghana to Asia, Europe and North America, is expected to see continued disruptions. With Dubai International Airport operating under partial restrictions, Emirates has advised passengers booked within the next 72 hours to monitor their flight status and contact the airline or their travel agents for rebooking or refund options.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory, urging nationals to avoid non-essential travel to the Middle East as authorities continue to monitor the evolving security situation.
