Specific Routes Most Affected by Middle East Conflict

Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) how does the current weekly number of flights to the Middle East from Changi Airport compare with pre-February 2026 levels; (b) which specific routes are most affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict; and (c) how does our flight resumption strategy balance our ambition as a top aviation hub with the safety of Singaporeans in the sector.

There are about 55 weekly flights today between Singapore and Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Jeddah, compared to 154 weekly flights before the onset of the Middle East conflict in February 2026.

Airlines adjust, reroute or suspend services depending on their risk assessment and commercial considerations. Changi Airport Group and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore have worked closely to support our airline partners to add more flights to alternative destinations, such as cities in Europe and Australia, while ensuring that the airlines have the processes in place to assess and mitigate any flight safety risks.