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Flight route adjustment to Dubai due to the escalated situation in Iran - updated 17Jan

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Due to the unrest in Iran, Finnair is not using Iranian airspace. This causes changes to our traffic plan between Helsinki and Dubai, and unfortunately we need to cancel some of our flights to/from Dubai from February to April.

The following flights will be cancelled between 1 February and 29 March:

Helsinki-Dubai at 20.40 (AY1969) (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday), except during the winter holiday season 15 February - 28 February flights will be operated with a fuel stop in Hurghada en route.

Dubai-Helsinki at 06.05 (AY1970) (Monday, Friday, Sunday), except during the winter holiday season 15 February - 28 February flights will be operated with a fuel stop in Hurghada en route

The following flights will be cancelled between 29 March and 13 April:

  • Helsinki-Dubai at 20.40 (AY1969) (Thursday, Sunday)
  • Dubai-Helsinki at 06.05 (AY1970) (Monday, Friday)

For the flights that are operated, the flight route between Helsinki and Dubai is longer than usual and fueling stops are possible. Due to this, the flight time of our flights between Helsinki and Dubai is approximately 2 hours longer than usual.

When a flight is cancelled or a schedule change is more than one hour the following policy applies:

  • One change free of charge -1 / + 7 days (dep. one day earlier or max seven days later than orig.) to AY HEL-DXB-HEL flights including AY connecting flights
  • In case flight is not operating -1 day before original departure, it is okay to offer earlier flights.
  • Partial or full refund permitted
  • No additional hotel accommodation or ground transportation expenses are paid by AY
  • Rebooking allowed (AY to AY) in same cabin, rerouting not allowed
  • Change of destination not allowed
  • If passenger is holding separate domestic AY flight ticket = ok to change once FOC to secure new connection

We will provide a complimentary, light hot meal and a snack during the flight. Pre-order meals will not be served on these flights, and they are not available for purchase. If a customer has already paid a pre-order meal via travel agency, please issue a refund application to receive refund.