Air India Indigo Travel Advisory Iran: Due to increasing tension in West Asia and sudden closure of its airspace by Iran, international air traffic has completely collapsed. Major Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo have issued emergency travel advisories for passengers. Due to security reasons, flights on the affected routes are now being operated via longer alternative routes, due to which passengers may face significant delays. Airlines have made it clear that ensuring the safety of passengers and crew is their first priority, even if it means canceling flights.
airspace restrictions
Iran has temporarily closed its airspace to all commercial flights, citing local security conditions. According to Reuters, this restriction is currently in place till 7:30 pm (ET), but it may be extended in view of the tense environment. Only those international flights which have special diplomatic or official permission are being allowed entry.
Air India advisory
Air India has informed on social media that the route of all flights passing over Iran has been changed in view of security. The airline has clarified that long haul flights for which alternative routes are not possible are being canceled with immediate effect. Passengers have been requested to check the latest status of their flight on the online portal before leaving for the airport.
#TravelAdvisory
Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, Air India flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays. Some Air India flights where…
— Air India (@airindia) January 15, 2026
Indigo international flights
Indigo Airlines has also issued a statement saying that many of its international services have been directly affected by this sudden step taken by Iran. The airline has offered ‘flexible rebooking’ And refund options have been made available on its official website. Describing the situation as out of its control, IndiGo has appealed to the passengers to remain patient and follow the official updates.
Travel Advisory
Due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran, some of our international flights are impacted. Our teams are working diligently to assess the situation and support affected customers by offering the best possible alternatives.
This development is beyond our…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 14, 2026
Regional tensions and causes
The increasing military tension between Iran and America remains the main reason for this air crisis, where both the countries have threatened each other with dire consequences. America has started removing personnel from some of its military bases in the Middle East, further increasing the fear of war. Iranian officials have warned neighboring countries that if their bases are used for the attack, they too will be targets.
Also read: Qatar Alert: Return of personnel begins from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, heavy movement increases in the Middle East
Tips for travelers
Aviation experts have advised travelers traveling to West Asia or Europe to allow extra time for their connecting flights. Fuel consumption and flight time may increase by 2 to 4 hours due to the use of alternative routes, which is also likely to increase ticket prices. Call centers and help desks of airlines are currently under heavy pressure due to increased enquiries, so it would be better to use online services.
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