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Flight Cancellations - Past 5 Days

Impact of Iran War on CDG Airport Operations

Affected Passengers
1,598

In past 5 days

Fully Cancelled Flights
2

100% cancellation rate

Average Cancellation
55%

Across all routes

Iran War Impact on CDG
Regional tensions affecting Middle East air routes

Following recent escalations in Middle East tensions, CDG Airport has experienced significant flight disruptions:

  • Multiple airspace closures affecting routes to Gulf states and Iraq
  • Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport operations suspended
  • Airlines implementing alternative routing, causing delays and cancellations
  • Enhanced security protocols in effect for all international flights
Recent Cancellations & Delays
Flights affected by Middle East airspace restrictions
Air FranceAF1247AFFECTED

CDG → Dubai

Mar 11, 2026328 passengersAirspace Closure - Middle East
34%
EmiratesEK701AFFECTED

CDG → Dubai

Mar 11, 2026412 passengersAirspace Closure - Middle East
28%
LufthansaLH1156CANCELLED

CDG → Baghdad

Mar 10, 2026215 passengersDestination Airport Closure
100%
Air FranceAF1892CANCELLED

CDG → Tehran

Mar 10, 2026287 passengersDestination Airport Closure
100%
Turkish AirlinesTK1445AFFECTED

CDG → Istanbul

Mar 9, 2026356 passengersReroute Delay - Airspace Detour
12%
Travel Advisory

If traveling to or through the Middle East from CDG, we recommend:

  • Check with your airline for flight status updates regularly
  • Book flexible tickets allowing for rebooking on alternative routes
  • Monitor airspace alerts and official CDG announcements
  • Allow extra buffer time for connections to alternative airports
  • Consider travel insurance that covers geopolitical risks