Airlines around the world have been canceling and reshaping flights as conflict in the Middle East strains fuel supplies and pushes up operating costs. Even when a disruption does not happen in Türkiye itself, it can still affect flights to Istanbul and other Turkish airports.
That matters for travelers connecting through Europe or the Middle East on the way to Türkiye. Route changes, longer flight times, and missed connections can follow even when the original schedule looked normal.
If you are traveling soon, review your airline’s change policy, keep travel documents handy, and monitor the trip in your airline app. A little extra flexibility can make a major difference when regional air traffic is under pressure.
For many families, the safest approach is to avoid tight layovers and to make sure any onward domestic travel in Türkiye can be shifted if needed.
Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from AP News.
Original headline: Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there.
Original publication date: 2026-04-23
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