Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights

Pakistan has prolonged its ban on Indian flights using its airspace till November 27, 2026, according to a fresh notification issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).

The extension means Indian planes would stay banned from Pakistani airspace for another month beyond the earlier deadline. The limitation will be in place until 5am Pakistan Standard Time on November 27, according to the latest Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

The PAA issued the notice on Saturday advising aviation operators of the extension of airspace closure for Indian aircraft.

The updated NOTAM will mention the date and period till which the restrictions will be applicable, the authority’s representative said. During the period in question, no Indian flights will be allowed to utilize Pakistani airspace.

The latest notification legally extends the existing restrictions and gives airlines and aviation operators a revised timeline for compliance.

The PAA release did not disclose any further information on the grounds for the latest extension, or whether the limits could be revised before the new deadline.

The ban is on Indian flights wishing to enter Pakistani airspace and impacted operators would need to plan their routes with the limitations in mind. The closure shall stay in effect until the latest NOTAM expiration date or until notice of a change.