Pakistan has prolonged its airspace closure for Indian flights by another month, effective until August 24, 2025, as announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on July 19. This restriction bars all aircraft operated by Indian airlines, as well as military and civilian flights owned or leased by India, from using Pakistani airspace.
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) detailing the ban, which took effect at 3:50 PM IST on July 19 and will remain in effect until 5:19 AM IST on August 24.
India maintains a reciprocal ban on Pakistani aircraft until July 24, 2025. Both nations imposed these measures following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people. Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian flights on April 24, prompting India’s response on April 30. Authorities have extended the bans multiple times amid ongoing tensions.
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This ongoing restriction disrupts international aviation routes, forcing airlines to reroute flights and resulting in increased fuel costs and longer travel times. Experts warn of economic impacts on trade and tourism between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
The PCAA and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have not announced plans for a prompt resolution, leaving passengers and carriers in a state of uncertainty.
