Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian-registered aircraft from using its airspace until July 24, according to a new Notice to Airmen issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The decision continues restrictions first imposed in April 2025 amid rising bilateral tensions. The move is expected to affect international flight routes operated by Indian carriers.
Under the revised notification, Indian civil and military aircraft will remain barred from entering Pakistani airspace from 5:50 pm on June 16 until 4:59 am on July 24. The restriction applies to all aircraft registered in India as well as those operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines and military operators.
The airspace closure was first introduced following heightened tensions between Pakistan and India after the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, the restriction has been repeatedly extended as diplomatic relations between the two countries remain strained.
The continued ban forces Indian airlines operating westbound international routes to take longer alternative flight paths. This results in higher fuel consumption, increased travel time, and rising operational costs for carriers. Officials have not indicated when normal airspace access might be restored.