24 Airports Shut Across India Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions. Check Full List Here.

Amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the suspension of civil flight operations at 24 airports across the country as of Thursday evening. The move comes in the wake of confirmed drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan targeting Indian cities in Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

#IndiaPakistanTensions | 24 Airports closed for civil flights operations following NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) directives issued amid heightened security and cross-border tensions.

Newly added to the list are Kishangarh, Bhuntar (Kullu), and Ludhiana.

The full list includes:… pic.twitter.com/5y6PPtExME

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Key airports affected by the shutdown include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Shimla, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Leh, and Bhuj. The Indian Air Defence Systems successfully intercepted the incoming attacks, triggering air raid sirens and temporary blackouts in multiple cities. The situation also led to the abrupt suspension of the IPL match in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

The list of closed airports includes: 

Chandigarh

Srinagar, 

Amritsar, 

Ludhiana, 

Bhuntar, 

Kishengarh, 

Patiala, 

Shimla, 

Kangra-Gaggal, 

Bathinda, 

Jaisalmer, 

Jodhpur, 

Bikaner, 

Halwara, 

Pathankot, 

Jammu, 

Leh, 

Mundra, 

Jamnagar, 

Hirasa (Rajkot), 

Porbandar, 

Keshod, 

Kandla, 

and Bhuj.

This surge in hostilities follows India’s launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’—a targeted military response against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

Meanwhile, airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have suspended services from the affected airports until Saturday. IndiGo alone cancelled 165 flights on Wednesday, while Air India diverted two international flights from Amritsar to Delhi due to the sudden shutdown. Airlines have advised passengers to arrive at operational airports well in advance due to heightened security checks.

#TravelUpdate: Due to enhanced security measures at all airports across India, we request you to reach the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure, to ensure a seamless check-in and boarding experience. Please ensure you carry valid government approved photo identification…

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“In these extraordinary times, we request travellers to allow extra time for their journeys. We appreciate your cooperation,” IndiGo said in a public advisory.

#6ETravelUpdate

In these extraordinary times, heightened security measures are taken up across all airports. We request you to allow some extra time for your journey to accommodate security checks and formalities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 8, 2025