ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) issued a new notice confirming that the restriction still applies to all Indian-registered commercial and military planes, including those owned or leased by Indian airlines.
This move means Indian carriers must continue flying longer alternative routes to reach various international destinations, which adds to their travel time and operational costs.
These restrictions have been in place for over a year now, following a military escalation between the two countries in April 2025.
The use of airspace has been a recurring issue during periods of tension. Pakistan first closed its skies to India in February 2019 after the Pulwama attack and the Balakot airstrike.
While the airspace was reopened in July 2019, it was restricted again just a month later when India changed the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Although full access was restored in October 2019, Pakistan has repeatedly reintroduced these bans through official notices whenever relations between the two nations have worsened.
