Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till September 24
Pakistan extended on Wednesday the existing airspace restriction on Indian-registered aircraft until September 24, 2026. “Airspace restriction also applies to aircraft operated, owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights,” as per a notification. Pakistan had initially imposed the airspace restrictions amid heightened tensions with India, following the Pahalgam attack…
Pakistan has extended the airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft until September 24, 2026, according to a recent notification. This restriction applies not only to civilian Indian airlines but also to military flights, as confirmed by the Pakistani authorities. The initial imposition of this airspace restriction came in response to heightened tensions between the two countries, following the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in 2025.
Since the restrictions were first introduced, they have cost Indian airlines millions of dollars as they are forced to reroute their flights, which significantly increases their travel time and fuel expenses. These journeys are typically bound for destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The latest extension of the ban suggests that it will continue for another month.
Earlier this month, Pakistan had also extended the ban on Indian-registered aircraft, setting a new deadline of August 24.
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