Israel-US vs Iran conflict: Air India, Indigo flights cancelled today in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Amritsar and other airports amid Middle East tension – Full list

Citing continued assessment of the evolving security situation in the Middle East following the US and Israel’s strikes against Iran, Air India announced the cancellation of several long-haul international flights scheduled for March 1.

The airline has cancelled 28 flights connecting various cities in Europe, the US and Canada for March 1 due to the evolving situation in the Middle East. Among the flights impacted are those to some major destinations, including London, Chicago, Toronto, New York and Paris. The decision expands earlier suspensions that primarily affected Gulf routes.

In a post from its X account, the Air India spokesperson said, “As part of our continuing assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East, in the interest of the safety and security of our guests and staff, Air India has cancelled the following flights scheduled on March 1, 2026,” an Air India spokesperson said.

List of flights cancelled by Air India on Sunday, March 1, 2026

Some of the flights that have been cancelled by Air India are as follows:

1. AI161/AI162 and AI111/AI112: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Delhi
2. AI129/AI128: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai
3. AI169/AI170: Amritsar-London (Gatwick) / London (Gatwick)-Amritsar
4. AI101/AI102: Delhi-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Delhi
5. AI119/AI116: Mumbai-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Mumbai
6. AI191/AI144: Mumbai-Newark / Newark – Mumbai
7. AI127/AI126: Delhi-Chicago / Chicago-Delhi (via Vienna)
8. AI187/AI188 and AI189 and AI190: Delhi-Toronto / Toronto-Delhi (via Vienna)
9. AI2025/AI2026: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Delhi
10. AI2027/AI2028: Mumbai-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Mumbai
11. AI143/AI142 and AI147/AI148: Delhi-Paris / Paris-Delhi

“AI161/AI162 and AI111/AI112: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Delhi; AI129/AI128: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai; AI169/AI170: Amritsar-London (Gatwick) / London (Gatwick)-Amritsar; AI101/AI102: Delhi-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Delhi; AI119/AI116: Mumbai-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Mumbai; AI191/AI144: Mumbai-Newark / Newark – Mumbai; AI127/AI126: Delhi-Chicago / Chicago-Delhi (via Vienna); AI187/AI188 and AI189 and AI190: Delhi-Toronto / Toronto-Delhi (via Vienna); AI2025/AI2026: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Delhi; AI2027/AI2028: Mumbai-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Mumbai; AI143/AI142 and AI147/AI148: Delhi-Paris / Paris-Delhi,” the sopkesperson added.

The airline further said it sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused to the valued guests by these disruptions and is notifying them of cancellations and supporting them with alternative options to minimise the inconvenience.

The airline also said it will continue to monitor developments closely and issue updates based on ongoing risk assessments.

The cancellations of the flights come amid heightened geopolitical tensions following military strikes involving Israel and the United States targeting Iranian sites. Iran has also carried out strikes in the region, apparently targeting US military baes. The escalation has led to temporary airspace closures in parts of West Asia, forcing airlines worldwide to reassess routes that traditionally pass through or near affected corridors.

Earlier, Air India Express announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with bookings affected by this suspension are offered options to reschedule without fees or receive a full refund.

An Air India Express spokesperson said, “Air India Express has extended the suspension of its westbound international flights until 23:59 hours on March 01, 2026, in view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Gulf Region. We are working closely with the relevant authorities and will resume services as soon as conditions allow. However, guests who booked travel to or from the Gulf region up to 28th February 2026, for journeys scheduled until 5th March 2026, may reschedule their travel to a future date without any date-change fees, or cancel their bookings for a full refund to their original mode of payment. Guests can conveniently manage their bookings at https://www.airindiaexpress.com/manage-booking or through Tia, our AI-powered chat assistant available on WhatsApp.”

“In view of the current situation in the Middle East, Air India has cancelled all flights to destinations in the region until 2359 hours on 1 March. We are closely monitoring developments and remain in continuous coordination with the relevant authorities. The safety and security of our passengers, crew and aircraft remain our highest priority.

We will continue to assess the situation and take appropriate operational decisions as necessary. Affected passengers are being informed, and our teams are providing all required assistance to our passengers, including rebooking and refunds. You are requested to check your flight status here https://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html for the latest updates,” said Air India in another post on X.

“For more information related to this please connect with our 24×7 Call Centre at +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999 or visit our website at http://airindia.com. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” it added.

Similarly, IndiGo announced suspension of its flight operations to and from the Middle East and select international sectors until March 1, 2026. “Travel Advisory. In view of the evolving situation around Iran and the Middle East, our flight operations to and from the Middle East and other select international sectors have been suspended until 1st March 2026,” the airline posted.

IndiGo said the move was a proactive safety measure and acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers. “In an endeavour to provide support to our customers, we are extending full flexibility and waivers for travel to/from the Middle East and select International sectors until 7th March 2026, applicable to bookings made on or before 28th February 2026. Customers may opt for a full refund or reschedule at no additional cost,” the airline wrote on X.

List of flights cancelled by IndiGo today, March 1, 2026

1. 6E 1 BOM – LHR
2. 6E 11 DEL – RKT
3. 6E 11 RKT – IST
4. 6E 12 IST – RKT
5. 6E 12 RKT – DEL
6. 6E 1201 BOM – BAH
7. 6E 1202 BAH – BOM
8. 6E 1231 DEL – KWI
9. 6E 1232 KWI – DEL
10. 6E 1233 HYD – KWI
11. 6E 1234 KWI – HYD
12. 6E 1235 BOM – KWI
13. 6E 1236 KWI – BOM
14. 6E 1243 AMD – KWI
15. 6E 1244 KWI – AMD
16. 6E 1267 BOM – MCT
17. 6E 1268 MCT – BOM
18. 6E 1271 COK – MCT
19. 6E 1272 MCT – COK
20. 6E 1273 HYD – MCT
21. 6E 1274 MCT – HYD
22. 6E 1301 BLR – DOH
23. 6E 1302 DOH – BLR
24. 6E 1303 BOM – DOH
25. 6E 1306 DOH – BOM
26. 6E 1307 DEL – DOH
27. 6E 1308 DOH – DEL
28. 6E 1313 HYD – DOH
29. 6E 1315 HYD – DOH
30. 6E 1318 DOH – HYD
31. 6E 1322 DOH – MAA
32. 6E 1323 COK – DOH
33. 6E 1324 DOH – COK
34. 6E 1341 BOM – DOH
35. 6E 1342 DOH – BOM
36. 6E 1345 DEL – DOH
37. 6E 1346 DOH – DEL
38. 6E 1401 BOM – AUH
39. 6E 1402 AUH – BOM
40. 6E 1403 COK – AUH
41. 6E 1404 AUH – COK
42. 6E 1405 DEL – AUH
43. 6E 1406 AUH – DEL
44. 6E 1407 HYD – AUH
45. 6E 1408 AUH – HYD
46. 6E 1409 AUH – BLR
47. 6E 1411 MAA – AUH
48. 6E 1412 AUH – MAA
49. 6E 1413 BOM – AUH
50. 6E 1414 AUH – BOM
51. 6E 1415 LKO – AUH
52. 6E 1416 AUH – LKO
53. 6E 1419 BLR – AUH
54. 6E 1421 HYD – SHJ
55. 6E 1422 SHJ – HYD
56. 6E 1423 LKO – SHJ
57. 6E 1424 SHJ – LKO
58. 6E 1425 TRV – SHJ
59. 6E 1426 SHJ – TRV
60. 6E 1427 ATQ – SHJ
61. 6E 1428 SHJ – ATQ
62. 6E 1431 AMD – AUH
63. 6E 1432 AUH – AMD
64. 6E 1433 CNN – AUH
65. 6E 1434 AUH – CNN
66. 6E 1435 CCJ – AUH
67. 6E 1436 AUH – CCJ
68. 6E 1438 IXE – AUH
69. 6E 1443 AUH – VTZ
70. 6E 1444 VTZ – AUH
71. 6E 1448 HYD – AUH
72. 6E 1449 AUH – HYD
73. 6E 1451 BOM – DXB
74. 6E 1452 DXB – BOM
75. 6E 1453 BOM – DXB
76. 6E 1454 DXB – BOM
77. 6E 1455 BOM – DXB
78. 6E 1456 DXB – BOM
79. 6E 1461 DEL – DXB
80. 6E 1462 DXB – DEL
81. 6E 1463 DEL – DXB
82. 6E 1464 DXB – DEL
83. 6E 1465 HYD – DXB
84. 6E 1466 DXB – HYD
85. 6E 1467 IXE – DXB
86. 6E 1468 DXB – IXE
87. 6E 1471 MAA – DXB
88. 6E 1472 DXB – MAA
89. 6E 1473 CCJ – DXB
90. 6E 1474 DXB – CCJ
91. 6E 1475 COK – DXB
92. 6E 1476 DXB – COK
93. 6E 1477 AMD – DXB
94. 6E 1478 DXB – AMD
95. 6E 1481 IXC – DXB
96. 6E 1482 DXB – IXC
97. 6E 1483 PNQ – DXB
98. 6E 1484 DXB – PNQ
99. 6E 1485 BLR – DXB
100. 6E 1486 DXB – BLR
101. 6E 1491 BOM – RKT
102. 6E 1492 RKT – BOM
103. 6E 1495 HYD – RKT
104. 6E 1496 RKT – HYD
105. 6E 1497 CJB – AUH
106. 6E 1498 AUH – CJB
107. 6E 1501 BOM – FJR
108. 6E 1502 FJR – BOM
109. 6E 1503 CNN – FJR
110. 6E 1504 FJR – CNN
111. 6E 1517 COK – RKT
112. 6E 1518 RKT – COK
113. 6E 17 BOM – RKT
114. 6E 17 RKT – IST
115. 6E 18 RKT – BOM
116. 6E 18 IST – RKT
117. 6E 1901 DEL – ATH
118. 6E 1904 ATH – BOM
119. 6E 2 LHR – BOM
120. 6E 21 BOM – AMS
121. 6E 22 AMS – BOM
122. 6E 32 MAN – BOM
123. 6E 33 DEL – MAN
124. 6E 53 BLR – RUH
125. 6E 54 RUH – BLR
126. 6E 57 HYD – MED
127. 6E 58 MED – HYD
128. 6E 59 BOM – MED
129. 6E 60 MED – BOM
130. 6E 61 BOM – JED
131. 6E 62 JED – BOM
132. 6E 63 DEL – JED
133. 6E 64 JED – DEL
134. 6E 65 CCJ – JED
135. 6E 66 JED – CCJ
136. 6E 67 HYD – JED
137. 6E 68 JED – HYD
138. 6E 71 DEL – RUH
139. 6E 72 RUH – DEL
140. 6E 73 BOM – RUH
141. 6E 74 RUH – BOM
142. 6E 75 AMD – JED
143. 6E 76 JED – AMD
144. 6E 77 BLR – JED
145. 6E 78 JED – BLR
146. 6E 81 BOM – DMM
147. 6E 82 DMM – BOM
148. 6E 83 DEL – DMM
149. 6E 84 DMM – DEL
150. 6E 85 HYD – DMM
151. 6E 86 DMM – HYD
152. 6E 87 CCJ – DMM
153. 6E 88 DMM – CCJ
154. 6E 91 BOM – JED
155. 6E 92 JED – BOM
156. 6E 93 HYD – RUH
157. 6E 94 RUH – HYD
158. 6E 97 LKO – DMM
159. 6E 98 DMM – LKO

Many countries close their airspaces, travellers stranded at airports

Meanwhile, the US and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond, as regional airspaces began closing and tens of thousands of travellers across the globe were stranded.

Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar closed their airspace on Saturday. Airspace in southern Syria was also closed, as were skies above Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain and Oman’s Muscat International Airport, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24.

Planes that were en route to cities like Tel Aviv and Dubai early Saturday were diverted or returned to where they took off from.

Dubai International Airport alone – the world’s busiest airport for international flights – reported more than 700 inbound and outbound flights cancelled. The airport’s operator said flights were halted indefinitely at Dubai International and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport on the Gulf city’s outskirts.

The situation is changing quickly and airlines urged passengers to check their flight status online before heading to the airport. Some airlines were issuing waivers to affected travellers, meaning fliers can rebook their flight plans without paying extra fees or higher fares.

Jonathan Escott and his fiancée had arrived at the airport in Newcastle, England, only to find out that his direct flight to Dubai on Emirates airline was cancelled, leaving everyone on the flight stuck there.

Escott left to go back to where he was staying with family, about an hour from the airport, but has no idea when he may be able to travel.

“No one knows,” Escott said. “No one really knows what’s going on with the conflict, really. Not Emirates, Emirates don’t have a clue. No one has a clue.”

The airspace closures were likely to have significant ripple effects for Dubai-based Emirates and many other airlines that fly in and out of the Middle East.

Numerous airlines have cancelled international flights to Dubai through the weekend, as India’s civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East – including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon – as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.

Turkish Airlines said flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan were suspended until Monday and flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman were suspended. The airline said additional cancellations may be announced.

US-based Delta Airlines and United Airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv at least through the weekend, while Dutch airline KLM had already announced earlier in the week that it was suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv.

Airlines including Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia, Qatar Airways, and Pegasus have canceled all flights to Lebanon.

Virgin Atlantic said it would avoid flying over Iraq, meaning flights to and from India, the Maldives and Riyadh could take slightly longer. The airline already was not flying over Iran and said all flights would carry appropriate fuel in case they need to reroute on short notice.

British Airways said flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain will be suspended until next week, and flights to Amman, Jordan, will be cancelled Saturday.

With uncertainty still looming over the duration of the airspace closures, stranded passengers remain hopeful for swift diplomatic and logistical coordination to ensure their safe return home.

Delhi airport authorities on Saturday morning issued a passenger advisory cautioning travellers about possible delays and schedule changes on westbound international flights due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East.

In the advisory released at 08:00 hrs, passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight status before leaving for the airport. Officials stressed that flight operations could be impacted as airlines reassess routes and schedules in view of regional developments.

Travellers have also been urged to monitor real-time updates through the airport’s official website, www.newdelhiairport.in, for verified information.

Airport authorities expressed appreciation for passengers’ patience and cooperation during the period of uncertainty and requested that travellers rely only on official communication channels for accurate and updated information.

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