US-Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts Multiple Flight Routes to Middle East

The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has disrupted air travel to the Middle East, prompting several airlines to cancel flights on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Multiple countries in the Middle East have closed their airspace in response to the geopolitical tensions, forcing international carriers to suspend or reschedule services on affected routes.

At Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten, scenes of disruption were evident as airline check-in counters stood empty due to flight cancellations to the Middle East. Prospective passengers gathered at departure halls as airlines worked to manage the sudden operational changes.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Badung, Bali, reported significant disruptions, with at least five international flights cancelled or delayed by Sunday morning as a direct result of airspace closures across Middle Eastern nations. Airport staff worked to assist passengers affected by the disruptions, with helpdesk services overwhelmed by enquiries from travellers seeking alternative arrangements or rebooking options.

Airlines serving Middle Eastern routes have been forced to reassess their schedules and flight paths in response to the regional instability. The disruptions underscore the vulnerability of international air routes to geopolitical events and regional conflicts, with Indonesian airports bearing the impact of the broader US-Israel-Iran tensions.