Now India shuts airspace for Pak-run flights, military aircrafts upto May 23

New Delhi: A week after the Pahalgam terror attack, India has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) restricting its airspace to all aircraft registered, operated, or leased by Pakistan, including commercial airlines and military flights.

The airspace closure will be in effect from April 30 to May 23, 2025.

Notably, Pakistani carriers had already started avoiding Indian airspace, reportedly due to concerns over possible retaliation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack resulting in death of 26 people.

With India now officially restricting its airspace, Pakistani airlines will be forced to take longer routes through countries such as China or Sri Lanka to reach Southeast Asian destinations like Kuala Lumpur, officials said.

Pakistan earlier shut its airspace to Indian flights after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.