Flights between Nigeria and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Saturday after multiple countries shut their airspace following United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, airport authorities said.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the closures were already affecting operations, with some services cancelled or delayed.
“Flights scheduled to Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have been cancelled or delayed,” FAAN said in a statement.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelSeveral countries in the region — including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates — announced partial or full airspace closures after the strikes, which triggered explosions and smoke over Tehran.
FAAN advised passengers to contact airlines for updates on flight status and rebooking, adding it was monitoring the situation with aviation authorities and carriers.
Major international airlines, including Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Air India, also suspended or cancelled services across parts of the region.
Nigeria’s foreign ministry said it was closely tracking what it described as a “volatile situation” following the strikes and subsequent retaliatory actions.
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In an advisory, the ministry urged Nigerians in affected countries to remain vigilant, avoid military or strategic locations and limit non-essential travel, while complying with instructions from local authorities.
It added that Nigerian missions in Tehran and across Gulf countries were on alert to provide consular support, as authorities called for de-escalation of tensions.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
