Operation Sindoor's Impact on Air Travel
Following India's missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir, several airports across India have been closed for commercial flights. This has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of hundreds of flights by airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express.

List of Airports Closed Until May 10
Air travel has been significantly disrupted with 27 airports across northern, western, and central India shutting down commercial flights until 5:29 AM on Saturday, May 10. Indian carriers have cancelled as many as 430 flights on Thursday, accounting for about 3% of the country’s total scheduled flights.
Affected Airports Include:Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, Halwara, Pathankot, Bhuntar, Shimla, Gaggal, Dharamsala, Kishangarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mundra, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Kandla, Keshod, Bhuj, Gwalior, Hindon
Airlines Response to Flight Cancellations
Major airlines have announced cancellations and are offering passengers options for rescheduling or refunds without additional charges. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before heading to the airports.
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