emirates7 - Several UAE airlines have resumed flights to Pakistan and India after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire following four days of intense fighting. Emirates, Etihad, and Air Arabia announced a partial resumption of services to Pakistan on Sunday, May 11, with operations subject to the ongoing situation in the region.
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) confirmed that the country's airspace has fully reopened and issued an updated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). All airports across Pakistan are now operational, and passengers are advised to check with airlines for updated schedules. Despite this, officials cautioned that it may take some time for operations to fully normalize, as many aircraft and ground equipment were moved to secure locations during the conflict.
Regarding India, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other aviation authorities temporarily closed 32 airports across northern and western India for civil flights from May 9 to May 14, with the closure lasting until 5:29 am IST on May 15. The AAI cited operational reasons for the disruption. Affected airports include major hubs like Amritsar, Jammu, and Srinagar. Many flights were rerouted to Delhi and Mumbai, leading to significant delays.
UAE airlines had canceled flights to Pakistan on May 7 due to airspace closures. However, after the ceasefire agreement, Pakistan's airspace reopened on May 10, allowing Emirates, Etihad, and other carriers to resume operations.
Emirates resumed flights to Pakistan starting May 11 with services to Karachi, Sialkot, Lahore, and Islamabad, and additional flights to Peshawar will begin May 13.
Etihad Airways resumed some flights on May 11, including services to Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, with other services canceled. Full resumption is expected on May 12, but disruptions may still occur.
flydubai plans to start daily flights to Peshawar from May 15, while Air Arabia resumed operations to several cities in Pakistan on May 11.
Qatar Airways and Oman Air have continued suspending flights to some destinations in Pakistan and India, citing safety concerns and the ongoing situation. Qatar Airways, for instance, suspended flights to multiple Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, until at least May 12. Similarly, Oman Air canceled flights between Muscat and Karachi on May 11 and 12.
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) confirmed that the country's airspace has fully reopened and issued an updated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). All airports across Pakistan are now operational, and passengers are advised to check with airlines for updated schedules. Despite this, officials cautioned that it may take some time for operations to fully normalize, as many aircraft and ground equipment were moved to secure locations during the conflict.
Regarding India, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other aviation authorities temporarily closed 32 airports across northern and western India for civil flights from May 9 to May 14, with the closure lasting until 5:29 am IST on May 15. The AAI cited operational reasons for the disruption. Affected airports include major hubs like Amritsar, Jammu, and Srinagar. Many flights were rerouted to Delhi and Mumbai, leading to significant delays.
UAE airlines had canceled flights to Pakistan on May 7 due to airspace closures. However, after the ceasefire agreement, Pakistan's airspace reopened on May 10, allowing Emirates, Etihad, and other carriers to resume operations.
Emirates resumed flights to Pakistan starting May 11 with services to Karachi, Sialkot, Lahore, and Islamabad, and additional flights to Peshawar will begin May 13.
Etihad Airways resumed some flights on May 11, including services to Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, with other services canceled. Full resumption is expected on May 12, but disruptions may still occur.
flydubai plans to start daily flights to Peshawar from May 15, while Air Arabia resumed operations to several cities in Pakistan on May 11.
Qatar Airways and Oman Air have continued suspending flights to some destinations in Pakistan and India, citing safety concerns and the ongoing situation. Qatar Airways, for instance, suspended flights to multiple Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, until at least May 12. Similarly, Oman Air canceled flights between Muscat and Karachi on May 11 and 12.