The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region.
Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations, ANI reported.
According to an official statement from MoCA, in this context, flight operations by Indian carriers to/from Riyadh have resumed from March 12, 2026. On the first day of resumption, three services are being operated to Mumbai by Air India and IndiGo, and one service to Calicut by Air India Express, thereby restoring important air connectivity between India and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
During the period February 28 to March 11 2026, a total of 1,50,457 air passengers travelled from the Gulf countries to India, as per ANI.
Indian carriers schedule 57 inbound flights from various cities
Domestic carriers have scheduled 57 inbound flights from various cities in West Asia for March 12, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday, PTI reported.
Indian carriers have resumed their flight services to and from Riyadh on March 12, with three services being operated to Mumbai by Air India and IndiGo, and one service to Calicut by Air India Express, thereby restoring important air connectivity between India and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the ministry said in a statement.
Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, airlines are operating services in a calibrated manner as there are airspace restrictions and closures in the region, according to PTI.
“During the period February 28 to March 11, a total of 1,50,457 air passengers travelled from the Gulf countries to India. “Further, Indian carriers have scheduled 57 inbound flights on 12 March 2026 from various cities in West Asia, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Jeddah, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Sharjah, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions,” the ministry said.
The ministry is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region.
Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations, the statement said.
The ministry is maintaining close coordination with airlines and other concerned stakeholders to facilitate smooth passenger movement, PTI report stated.
Airfares are also being closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasonable and that there is no undue surge during this period, the statement added. (With Agency Inputs)
