India Extends Flight Restrictions for Pakistan Until June 2025

Flight Restrictions Extended

India has decided to prolong the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for flights from Pakistan for an additional month, making it effective until June 23, 2025. The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that Indian airspace remains off-limits for aircraft registered in Pakistan, as well as for those operated or owned by Pakistani airlines, including military flights.

This announcement comes a day after reports surfaced about Indigo Airlines being denied entry into Indian airspace due to adverse weather conditions. In response, Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian carriers for another month.

Official Confirmation of Extended Ban

The duration of the closure of Pakistani airspace to Indian aircraft and carriers has been officially confirmed through a new NOTAM issued by Pakistani aviation authorities, which now extends until the morning of June 24. The initial ban, implemented on April 24 in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and deteriorating diplomatic relations, had already restricted Indian aircraft and operators from utilizing Pakistani airspace.

Incident Involving Indigo Flight

Earlier in the day, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India reported that during an Indigo flight from New Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday, the flight crew requested permission to enter Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence. However, this request was denied. A detailed statement from the DGCA confirmed that no passengers were injured during the incident, although the aircraft's 'nose radome' sustained some damage.