SpiceJet Launches 14 Special Flights From UAE To Bring Back Stranded Indians

SpiceJet will operate 14 special flights from March 6 from the United Arab Emirates to India as flight cancellations across West Asia continue due to the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. The airline, which announced the news on its official X handle on March 5, is adding capacity from Fujairah and Dubai, where many Indian travellers have been waiting for outbound options after airspace restrictions severely disrupted routine commercial services.

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Flight Schedule From Fujairah and Dubai

SpiceJet has confirmed that 13 of the 14 flights will depart from Fujairah, while one will operate from Dubai. These services include nine flights to Mumbai, four flights to Delhi, and one flight from Dubai to Pune, aimed at clearing the backlog of stranded passengers.

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SpiceJet continues to operate multiple special flights from the UAE to India to support passenger travel during this time.

Additional flights have been scheduled to ensure smoother connectivity.#flyspicejet #spicejet pic.twitter.com/JbSuasKsY9

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) March 5, 2026

Part Of Broader Relief Operations

The special flights on March 6 come after three days of intensive operations, during which SpiceJet operated 25 evacuation services from the UAE to Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. The Hindu reported that the airline is coordinating with authorities as part of India's wider efforts to repatriate citizens affected by Middle East airspace closures.

Price Range: What Travellers Can Expect

Flight prices on these emergency routes remain significantly higher than usual due to limited availability and compressed scheduling. As of March 6, the fare from Fujairah to Delhi is ₹93,374. Travellers booking last‑minute seats for these special operations can expect fares to range roughly between ₹78,000 and ₹94,000, depending on route, date, time of booking and remaining inventory.

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Why Additional Flights Are Necessary

The conflict in West Asia has caused widespread cancellations across Indian carriers and Gulf airlines. As per reports, 1,770 flights were cancelled on India–West Asia routes between 28 February and 5 March, affecting thousands of passengers across the Gulf. With multiple Middle Eastern airspaces closed or restricted, airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have cut or rerouted services, leaving many Indian nationals in the UAE without immediate travel options. These special SpiceJet flights will help accommodate those stranded until normal schedules are restored.