Passes near restricted airspace — not directly through it
Watchful 66

DXB → LHR

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Watchful 66

Southern Routing via Saudi/Egypt FIR

Dubai → London

Route last assessed 2d ago

Airspace

Near zone

Alt routes

Moderate

Route

Direct

~7h 10m

Best for

Southern DXB–LHR alternative routing northwest through Saudi FIR, Red Sea, Egypt FIR, and Mediterranean before entering Europe. Avoids Iraq FIR 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.

Weakness

Few carriers on this corridor

Watch

Saudi FIR (OEJD) and Egypt FIR (HECC) are operationally stable. Monitor Saudi NOTAMs during major religious events. Libya FIR (HLLL) west of the track is avoided on this path.

Evaluated using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on EASA and national authority advisories.

Advisory data only · Verify with your airline and government before booking.

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