Travel relief amid US-Iran-Israel war: Due to the Middle East crisis, the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region. The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has resulted in airspace closures that have significantly impacted flight operations.
The civil aviation ministry on Thursday, March 5, said it continues to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia closely. “As of 5 March, a total of 281 flights were scheduled to operate yesterday by Indian domestic carriers, but were cancelled. Passengers were advised to regularly monitor their flight status and remain attentive to updates shared through their registered contact details by their respective airlines,” the ministry said in a post on X.
Flights to India resume from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat
As of March 6, several fights have restored operations. Here is the list of operational flights that have safely resumed service to and from the region after closely monitoring the dynamically evolving situation in and around the Middle East, and are working with government authorities to gradually and safely restore services. Have a look.
IndiGo restores flight operations
IndiGo posted on X informing passengers that it is closely monitoring the dynamically evolving situation in and around the Middle East and is working with government authorities to gradually and safely restore flight operations to and from the region.
For 6 March 2026, IndiGo will operate 17 departures (34 sectors) to eight destinations in the Middle East.
The airline said its teams will directly contact passengers of these specific flights through their registered contact details, and advised travellers not to proceed to the airport unless they have been notified.
Passengers are also encouraged to check their flight status for the latest updates and, if their flight is affected, to explore alternate flight options or claim a refund through IndiGo’s website.
Etihad to resume limited flight schedule from 6 March
Etihad will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. It further informed that all other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended.
Air India Express to continue flights to and from Muscat
Air India Express will continue scheduled flights to and from Muscat on 6 March 2026. Additional flights are also being operated from Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah to connect multiple cities in India and assist passengers. Guests are advised to check their flight status and update their contact details in their PNR.
SpiceJet flights from the UAE to India
SpiceJet posted on X that it continues to operate multiple special flights from the UAE to India to support passenger travel during this time. SpiceJet also informed about the additional flights operating from the UAE to India.
