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Southern Routing via Saudi Arabia and Egypt 66
Northern Routing via Iraq and Turkey 60
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Watchful · 66/100

Southern Routing via Saudi Arabia and Egypt is the best route right now.

Southern Routing via Saudi Arabia and Egypt 66
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Northern Routing via Iraq and Turkey 60
Near airspace
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Minimal extra time
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Moderate reroute options

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Southern Routing via Saudi Arabia and Egypt Best
Watchful · 66
Near a warning area · Moderate reroute options · Minimal extra time

Southern DXB–LHR alternative routing northwest through Saudi Arabia airspace, Red Sea, Egypt airspace, and Mediterranean before entering Europe. Avoids Iraq airspace and stays well clear of Iranian airspace. Adds ~15–20 minutes versus the northern routing but substantially reduces Middle East advisory-zone exposure. Preferred when EASA or UK CAA bulletins flag elevated Iraq or Iran advisory notices.

The catch

Not many airlines fly this way

Route assessed 21h ago

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Northern Routing via Iraq and Turkey
Watchful · 60
Through a warning area · Strong reroute options · Minimal extra time

The top option avoids the warning area this route crosses.

Standard DXB–LHR westbound routing transiting Iraq airspace and Turkey before entering European airspace. Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic all operate this corridor as their primary filing. Crosses the Middle East warning area and remains proximate to the Iran airspace on departure from UAE. Fastest option at ~6.9h westbound; monitor EASA and UK CAA Ops Bulletins before departure when regional advisories are active.

The catch

Part of this route goes through a flight warning area

Route assessed 21h ago

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