All 32 airports reopened for operations after ceasefire with Pakistan: AAI

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel participate in the civil defence security mock drill at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
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The Centre has allowed for the reopening of civilian operations from all airports that were temporarily closed due to the deteriorating security situation.

The move comes after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to ceasefire.

These 32 airports are located across the northern and western parts of the country.

According to Airports Authority of India (AAI), civilian air operations have now been allowed to operate from these airports with immediate effect.

“It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with airlines and monitor airlines’ websites for regular updates,” AAI said in a statement.

Indigo to commence operations

In response to the development, airline major IndiGo said that in line with the latest government directives, it will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes.

“IndiGo has reopened its flight bookings and resumed operations starting today, May 12, 2025, progressively on select routes, beginning with Delhi – Chandigarh, Delhi – Jammu – Delhi and Delhi – Amritsar – Delhi. Over a course of the next few days more flights will resume gradually across the network,” IndiGo said.

Besides, the airline said that change and cancellation fee waivers remain available until May 22, 2025, for travel to and from the affected airports. 

Air India’s plans

On its part, Air India said that it is working towards “progressively commencing” flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot. 

Prior to the cease-fire, continuing hostilities with Pakistan led the centre to extend the suspension of civilian flight operations at 32 airports until May 15.

Accordingly, a ‘Notice to Airmen’ (NOTAM) issued on Friday, covering the affected Flight Information Regions (FIRs) extended the suspension period from May 10 to 11.59 pm May 15, 2025.

The airports are located across various States and Union Territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

As per NOTAM, the suspension will be applicable at airports such as Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jodhpur, Shimla, and Rajkot, among others.

Published on May 12, 2025