Air India, IndiGo Issue Advisory, Warn Of Flight Delay, Route Diversion Amid Iran Unrest

Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 07:16 IST

The development came after Iran extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation, as tensions stay high with the US.

As Iran extended order closing its airspace to commercial aircrafts, Indian airlines have issue advisories.(Representative Image)

Amid the ongoing situation in Iran, Air India and IndiGo on Thursday issued an advisory and stated that due to the closure of the Iranian airspace, the airlines’ flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays and cancellations.

The development came after Iran extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation, as tensions stay high with the US.

Issuing an advisory, the airlines said, “Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, Air India flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays."

“Some Air India flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled. We request passengers to check the status of their flights on our website before heading to the airport," it added.

Air India further expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen disruption. “Safety of our passengers and crew remains top priority," it added. 

Taking to X, IndiGo also issued travel advisory and wrote, “Due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran, some of our international flights are impacted. Our teams are working diligently to assess the situation and support affected customers by offering the best possible alternatives."

“This development is beyond our control, and we regret the disruption it may have caused to your travel plans. If your flight is impacted, we encourage you to visit our website to explore flexible rebooking options or to claim a refund, as per your preference. We remain committed to keeping you informed and supporting you through this evolving situation. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding," it added.

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 21st day on Thursday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran’s currency has now expanded into widespread nationwide unrest, with reports of agitation across more than 280 locations.

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