Iran-Israel War: Is Your Flight To Dubai, London Or Mumbai At Risk? Here's What We Know

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 10:58 IST

Ministry of Civil Aviation reported 410 domestic flight cancellations, with 444 cancellations expected on Mar 1 due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said Sunday that over 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday, with around 444 flights expected to be suspended on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and other parts of the Middle East, following the US-Israeli strikes against Tehran.

In a post on X, the ministry said, “Due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled on 28 February, and 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on 1 March."

Amid widespread cancellations, the ministry urged passengers to stay in the loop for updates regarding their flight status. “DGCA is maintaining close coordination with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations. Passengers are advised to check and confirm their flight status with the respective airlines before proceeding to the airport."

Highlighting the measures taken to ensure convenience to passengers, the ministry added, “Major airports remain on operational alert to manage potential diversions and ensure seamless passenger facilitation. Passenger assistance, airline coordination, and terminal crowd management are being closely monitored, with senior officials deployed on the ground".

The cancellations surface amid soaring unrest in the Middle East following the coordinated US-Israeli strikes against Iran. In retaliation, Tehran targeted facilities linked to the US and Israel in the region, with the region plunging into a renewed confrontation.

Meanwhile, several countries have imposed airspace restrictions amid the tension, impacting international flight operations.

CANCELLED FLIGHTS FROM INDIA 

Air India announced the cancellation of 28 international flights scheduled for March 1 connecting India with cities in Europe, Canada, and the United States.

The affected flights include those between Delhi and London (Heathrow), Mumbai and London (Heathrow), Amritsar and London (Gatwick), Delhi and New York (JFK), Mumbai and New York (JFK), Mumbai and Newark, Delhi and Chicago (via Vienna), Delhi and Toronto (via Vienna), Delhi and Frankfurt, Mumbai and Frankfurt and Delhi and Paris.

In a separate post on ‘X’, the airline announced the cancellation of additional flights. which include —

1. AI131/ AI130: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai
2. AI113/ AI118: Delhi- Birmingham / Birmingham-Delhi
3. AI155/ AI156: Delhi-Amsterdam / Amsterdam-Delhi
4. AI151/ AI152: Delhi-Zurich / Zurich-Delhi
5. AI137 / AI138: Delhi-Milan / Milan-Delhi
6. AI153 / AI154: Delhi-Vienna / Vienna-Delhi
7. AI133 / AI132: Bengaluru-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Bengaluru
8. AI157 / AI158: Delhi-Copenhagen / Copenhagen/Delhi
9. AI2017 / AI2018 and AI2015/AI2016: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)- Delhi
10. AI2029 / AI2030: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt/Delhi

Announcing the cancellations, Air India highlighted it was working to assist affected passengers and alternative travel arrangements.

“We regret the inconvenience caused and are making every effort to assist affected passengers with rebooking and alternative travel arrangements", it stated.

INDIGO ISSUES ADVISORY 

IndiGo also issued a travel advisory for passengers saying that it is closely monitoring developments across the Middle East. The airline said remains prepared to take necessary steps based on changing circumstances.

Several flight services from Kochi to Doha, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi were cancelled, while many flights were delayed or diverted.

Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha following the closure of Qatari airspace amid strikes from Iran.

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