UAE to Europe Travel Delays: Long Airport Queues as EU’s New Schengen Entry/Exit System Causes 5–6 Hour Waits

In the long term, industry leaders suggest that greater investment in technology, such as the Travel to Europe app, will be required to speed up processing times.

In the immediate term, survival comes down to extra buffer time and cautious planning. Sapna Aidasani, Co-Founder and Marketing Director of Pluto Travels, noted that while Eid travel has been manageable, business and crew movements have faced strict challenges, with VIP groups almost missing flights.

For those travelling to Europe soon,…