Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines until 24 November
Since 18 Oct 2026 · Checked 19 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until 04:59 on 24 November 2026, after the previous notice was due to expire on 24 October. The restriction covers Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines, including military flights. Indian carriers continue to fly longer and more expensive routes.
What travellers should do
If you are flying with an Indian carrier on routes that normally cross Pakistan, expect longer journey times and possible schedule changes. Check your flight status with the airline before travelling.
Your rights if your flight is affected
- Cancelled flight: you can usually choose a full refund or a new flight, even when the cancellation isn't the airline's fault. Ask for a refund to your original payment, not just a voucher.
- Flights departing the EU or UK, or flown by an EU or UK airline into them: on top of a refund you may be owed €250–€600 (or £220–£520) for a cancellation with less than 14 days' notice, or a delay of 3 hours or more on arrival.
- No compensation is due for extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, security threats, airport or airspace closures and air traffic control strikes. Strikes by the airline's own staff usually do count.
- While you wait, airlines covered by EU and UK rules must provide meals and, if needed, a hotel. Keep receipts for anything you pay yourself.
Sources: Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Nov 24
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