Malaysia Airlines suspends flights to Doha, Jeddah and Madinah until March 2026 due to regional airspace closures, while European routes operate on alternative paths.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from Doha, Jeddah and Madinah until March 4, 2026.
The national carrier’s parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), cited the continued closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East amid escalating regional security developments as the reason for the extension.
This follows initial cancellations that were implemented from February 28 to March 1, 2026.
MAG confirmed in a statement that all other flights, including services to London and Paris, remain on schedule at this time.
“These flights are operating on alternative routings, well clear of the affected conflict zone,” the group stated.
The affected flights include numerous services between Kuala Lumpur and the three Middle Eastern cities across the dates of March 1 to March 4, 2026.
The affected flights are as follows:
- MH150/March 1, 2026 (KUL-JED) STD/STA: 05:00/14:40
- MH151/March 1, 2026 (JED-KUL) STD/STA: 16:10/01:10
- MH156/March 1 & 3, 2026 (KUL-JED) STD/STA: 11:00/20:40
- MH157/Match 1 & 3, 2026 (JED-KUL) STD/STA: 22:10/07:10
- MH160/March 1-4, 2026 (KUL-DOH) STD/STA: 12:45/20:40
- MH161/March 1-4, 2026 (DOH-KUL) STD/STA: 22:30/06:05
- MH164/March 1-4, 2026 (KUL-DOH) STD/STA: 18:30/02:15
- MH165/March 1-4, 2026 (DOH-KUL) STD/STA: 05:10/12:50
- MH6126/March 1, 2026 (KUL-DOH) STD/STA: 17:35/01:15
- MH6126/March 1, 2026 (DOH-AMS) STD/STA: 02:15/10:05
- MH6127/March 1, 2026 (AMS-DOH) STD/STA: 12:40/19:30
- MH6127/March 1, 2026 (DOH-KUL) STD/STA: 20:30/04:00
- MH150/March 2, 2026 (KUL-JED) STD/STA: 05:50/15:30
- MH155/March 2, 2026 (JED-JHB) STD/STA: 17:00-02:05
- MH162/March 2, 2026 (JHB-MED) STD/STA: 03:35/13:20
- MH153/March 2, 2026 (MED-KUL) STD/STA: 14:40/23:35
- MH158/March 2, 2026 (KUL-MED) STD/STA: 07:35/16:50
- MH159/March 2, 2026 (MED-KUL) STD/STA: 18:30/03:15
- MH152/March 4, 2026 (KUL-MED) STD/STA: 02:15/11:45
- MH153/March 4, 2026 (MED-KUL) STD/STA: 13:05/22:00
MAG said affected passengers are being notified and assisted with alternative travel arrangements where required.
“Flights to the affected destinations will remain suspended pending further assessment of the security situation,” the company added.
Passengers are advised to update their contact details via ‘My Booking’ for timely updates on their travel plans.
Assistance is also available via Live Chat support on the Malaysia Airlines website or by contacting the global contact centre.
The Sun Malaysia
