The restriction applies to aircraft operated, owned or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights.
Air India branding is seen on an Airbus A350-900 at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Britain, July 24, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Tuesday once again extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace, marking a year of continued restrictions following the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian aircraft since April 2025, when tensions between the two countries rose sharply following an attack in Pahalgam.
New Delhi had alleged Islamabad’s involvement in the incident without providing evidence. Pakistan rejected the accusation and offered to support a neutral investigation.
According to a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued today, the PAA stated that Pakistani airspace would remain closed to all Indian-registered aircraft.
The restriction also applies to aircraft operated, owned or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights, the NOTAM added.
The ban covers Pakistan’s two flight information regions, Karachi and Lahore, as described in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority documentation.
The latest NOTAM was issued just days before the previous restriction expired on April 24.
The continued airspace ban has led to significant financial losses for Indian airlines, which are forced to take longer alternative routes.
These diversions have increased flight times and fuel costs for services between India and destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
