Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until Nov 24
Pakistan on Saturday extended its ban on the use of its airspace by Indian aircraft until November 24, 2026, at 4:59am, according to an official notice from the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The restriction covers Indian-registered aircraft as well as aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines or operators. The ban also prohibits Indian aircraft from using Pakistani airspace for…
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft utilizing its airspace until November 24, 2026, according to an official notice from the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). This prohibition applies to Indian-registered aircraft, as well as those owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines or operators. The restriction also prevents Indian planes from using Pakistani airspace for military purposes.
Previously, the airspace restriction on Indian-registered aircraft was set to expire on October 24, 2026. The current extension follows heightened tensions between the two nations, triggered by the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 2025. The ban has been in effect multiple times since the attack, and the latest extension suggests it will persist for another month.
The ban has incurred significant costs for Indian airlines, forcing them to navigate alternative routes that typically add flight time and fuel expenses to journeys between India and destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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