Following the launch of precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, India temporarily shut down several northern airports on Wednesday. These closures affected airports in Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Bikaner, and Hindon. These locations fall across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and the Delhi NCR region.
Airlines Act Swiftly
Soon after the shutdown, major Indian airlines took immediate action. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and Air India Express informed passengers through posts on X (formerly Twitter). They advised travelers to stay updated and check their flight status before heading to the airport.
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) May 6, 2025
In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further updates from authorities.…
No Reopening Timeline Yet
Meanwhile, government and aviation authorities are closely watching the situation. However, they have not provided a timeline for reopening the affected airports. The decision to resume flights will likely depend on the evolving security situation and further official assessments.