IndiGo issues advisory after Iran, Israel and Iraq shut airspace over strikes: 'Closely monitoring'

Major airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, are experiencing significant flight disruptions due to the closure of Iranian, Israeli, and Iraqi airspaces.

Published on: Feb 28, 2026, 14:30:07 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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Flight operations to and over parts of west Asia were disrupted on Saturday after airspace closures linked to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting airlines to reroute, divert or suspend services.

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India’s largest carrier IndiGo said it is closely tracking developments related to Iran and its airspace, signalling possible operational changes if the situation worsens. “We are closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace. Our teams stand prepared to implement any necessary adjustments as the situation evolves,” the airline said, asking passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport.

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“Customers are advised to check their flight status prior to departure. In the event of any impact, updates will be communicated promptly via registered contact details. We will continue to keep you informed and remain fully committed to providing our unwavering support during this period,” the carrier wrote in a message on X.

Meanwhile, Air India said its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Mumbai after Israeli airspace was shut following the strikes. "AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to closure of airspace in Israel and in the interest of safety of passengers and crew," the airline said in a statement accessed by news agency PTI. “We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as needed,” it added.

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Several international carriers were also impacted. Russia’s transport ministry said Russian airlines had suspended flights to both Iran and Israel in view of the airspace closures, while alternative routes had been prepared for services to Gulf destinations. The ministry warned that flight durations would increase because of longer diversions, as per Reuters.

Dubai-based carrier flydubai said some of its flights were affected due to the temporary closure of Iraqi, Iranian and Israeli airspace on Saturday.

Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 took to X and shared visuals of how no civilian planes were flying over the conflict zones. Take a look below:

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Flightradar24 added that the closure of multiple airspaces was disrupting several airlines and routes across the region, as carriers scrambled to avoid restricted zones.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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