On Saturday night, the first two repatriation flights from Dubai landed in Riga, conducted by Latvia's national airline airBaltic. According to information from the flight monitoring website Flightradar24, the repatriated citizens expressed a mix of emotions upon their return. Many reported feelings of happiness to be home, despite the fatigue and distress from their experiences abroad, particularly mentioning having heard explosions during their time in Dubai.

Criticism emerged on social media regarding the difficulties some faced in contacting the airline or obtaining information about the repatriation flights. In an interview with Latvian Television, one repatriated citizen, Jānis, responded to these complaints by emphasizing that the organization of the flights was well-managed, suggesting that those who experienced issues simply could have remained and continued to complain. airBaltic has planned a third repatriation flight on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing efforts to bring home Latvian citizens.

The Latvian government allocated 752,000 euros for the repatriation and evacuation of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates during an extraordinary meeting held on Thursday. This funding was part of broader efforts to ensure the safe return of those affected by the current situation abroad, reinforcing the government's commitment to its citizens in times of crisis.