Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Flights Till November 24
Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by another month, until November 24, 2026.
Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft by another month, until November 24, 2026.
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Key points
- Ban to Remain in Place Until 4: 59 AM on November 24.
- Pakistani airspace has remained closed for Indian aircraft since April 23, 2025.
- It applies to both of Pakistan's flight information regions, Karachi and Lahore.
- As they are forced to take longer routes on plenty of international flights, the closure has cost Indian airlines billions of rupees.
- The PAA additionally unveiled the extension on its official X account.
According to NOTAM No. As well as aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines or operators, will not be allowed to enter Pakistani airspace, A0590, Indian airlines and aircraft registered in India. The restriction additionally covers military flights. The PAA additionally unveiled the extension on its official X account.
In practice, the new NOTAM came into effect at 7: 45 PM on Saturday, October 17, and will remain in force until 4: 59 AM Pakistan time on November 24. It applies to both of Pakistan's flight information regions, Karachi and Lahore.
This is the latest in a series of monthly extensions. Last month, Pakistan extended the airspace ban for India until October 24. Airspace Closed Since April 2025.
Pakistani airspace has remained closed for Indian aircraft since April 23, 2025. India closed its own airspace to Pakistani airlines on April 30, 2025, in response.
As they are forced to take longer routes on plenty of international flights, the closure has cost Indian airlines billions of rupees. Earlier this year, Air India posted a record loss of $2.8 billion, partly due to the Pakistani airspace closure. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
Taken together, the developments around pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Flights Till November 24 point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
