32 Airports Reopen For Flight Operations

The 32 airports across northern and northwestern regions of India that were closed due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan have reopened, said India's aviation regulator on Monday. The announcement followed a ceasefire agreed to by the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

The cancellations were made on instructions from the Indian Air Force (IAF). Now reopenning marks a resumption of normal aviation activity across all previously restricted areas. The move is expected to ease air traffic congestion and benefit both domestic and international carriers.

"It is informed that 32 airports, which were temporarily closed for civil aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025, are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect," Airports Authority of India (AAI) stated in a press statement.

"It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with Airlines and monitor Airlines' websites for regular updates," Airports Authority added.

Initially, 24 airports were shut down, but the number was increased to 32 a day later. The list of 32 airports which reopened today includes Chandigarh, Amristar, Jaisalmer, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Adhampur, Ambala, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Halwara, Hindon, Jammu, Kandla, Kangra, Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sarsawa, Shimla, Thoise and Uttarlai. Airports across Pakistan resumed operations subsequently as the restrictions on its airspace were lifted.