Middle East Travel Updates

 

Apr 03, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 42 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 04 April 2026.

 

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Apr 02, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 03 April 2026.

 

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Apr 01, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 34 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 02 April 2026.

 

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Mar 31, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 01 April 2026.

 

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Mar 30, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 36 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 31 March 2026.

 

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Mar 29, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 30 March 2026.

 

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Mar 28, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 29 March 2026.

 

View the schedule of flights here: https://t.co/RMrR2JrzPh

 

Mar 27, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together be operating 36 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 28 March

 

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Mar 27, 2026

Starting 29th March 2026, all Air India flights will operate from Terminal 2, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.

 

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Mar 26, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 22 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 27 March 2026.

 

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Mar 25, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 26 March 2026.

 

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Mar 24, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 26 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 25 March 2026.

 

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Mar 23, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 24 March 2026.

 

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Mar 22, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 23 March 2026.

 

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Mar 21, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 22 March 2026.

 

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Mar 20, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 42 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 21 March 2026.

 

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March 19,2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 34 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 20 March 2026.

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March 18,2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 19 March 2026.

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March 17, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 18 March 2026.

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Mar 17, 2026

In response to sustained high demand for international travel amid the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India will operate 36 extra flights on 5 routes between 19 and 28 March.

We’re deploying additional capacity to Frankfurt, London (Heathrow), Toronto and Zurich.

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Mar 16, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 17 March 2026.

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Mar 16, 2026

Dubai Flight Operations Suspended Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from the airport. As a result, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled for the day. We are offering all affected guests the flexibility to choose one of the following options at no additional cost:

• Rebook to a future travel date, or
• Cancel and receive a full refund

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by these unavoidable operational constraints.

Air India Express' ad-hoc flight operations to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah will continue as announced. Our teams remain fully committed to assisting guests and ensuring stranded passengers are brought home safely at the earliest opportunity. Air India guests, for any further assistance, please contact our 24x7 customer support:  +91 11693 29333  +91 11693 29999 Air India Express guests can conveniently change or cancel their booking by typing #GulfCrisis on Tia, our AI-powered digital assistant, on WhatsApp at +91 63600 12345, or on http://airindiaexpress.com or the AIX mobile app.

Mar 15, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region.

Details here:

March 15, 2026

In view of the latest instructions from Airport Authorities in the UAE, Air India and Air India Express are compelled to curtail their ad‑hoc operations for 15 March 2026.

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Mar 14, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 72 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 15 March 2026.

Details here:

March 13, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 14 March 2026.

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Mar 12, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 13 March 2026.

Details here:

Mar 11, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from different destinations in the West Asia region on 12 March 2026.

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Mar 10, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate a total of 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 11 March 2026.

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Mar 09, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 14 flights to and from Jeddah, while Air India Express will be operating 14 flights to and from Muscat on 10 March 2026.

The two carriers are also planning to operate a total of 32 additional non-scheduled flights to and from many destinations in the UAE on 10 March 2026, subject to slot availability, regulatory approvals, and the evolving situation.

We are closely monitoring developments and will provide further updates as the situation evolves.

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Mar 08, 2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 24 scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat on 9 March 2026.

To support passengers stranded in the region, the two carriers will additionally operate 32 ad-hoc flights to and from multiple points in the UAE on 9 March 2026, subject to slot availability, regulatory approvals, and operational conditions. We are closely monitoring developments and will provide further updates as the situation evolves.

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Mar 08, 2026

To support passengers amid the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on 9 routes between 10 and 18 March.

We’re deploying extra capacity to New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Colombo, and Malé.

Read more here:

Mar 07, 2026

Air India and Air India Express are committed to flying you to your destination and continue to operate scheduled flights to/from Jeddah and Muscat which are assessed safe for operations. Additional non-scheduled flights are planned to operate to and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Ras Al-Khaimah and Sharjah on 8 March, to bring stranded passengers back to India. Due to the dynamic situation in West Asia, flight schedules can change at a short notice. We recommend verifying your flight status at our website before you leave home. We will continue to provide flight updates on your registered numbers as well. Please connect with our 24×7 Contact Centre for more information. Air India's services to Europe & North America are operating normally through safe alternative routings. More detail and full list of flights here

 

March 06, 2026

Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to/from Jeddah and Muscat assessed safe for operations.

Additional non-scheduled flights have been planned to operate to and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Ras Al-Khaimah and Sharjah on 7 March, to fly the stranded passengers back to India.

Air India's services to Europe & North America are operating normally through safe alternative routings.

More detail and full list of flights here

 

March 05, 2026

With the airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open and assessed as safe for operations, Air India and Air India Express have resumed services to and from Jeddah and Muscat.

Additional special flights are being operated to support stranded travellers.

To know more and view the full list of flights, click here.

 

March 04, 2026

Air India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and has started operating a few flights to and from Dubai and Jeddah to bring back stranded passengers giving highest priority to their safety and wellbeing.

While most of our operations to the Middle East will remain suspended till 2359 Hrs IST of 5 March 2026 after careful assessment of the current situation, Air India plans to commence its scheduled operations to and from Jeddah from 5 March:

 

•AI2255/2256 - Delhi-Jeddah-Delhi

•AI2251/2252 - Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai

•AI2245/2246 - Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai

 

Air India has also planned to operate an additional service AI909D/996D early on 5 March on the Mumbai-Dubai-Delhi route with a B777 aircraft with larger capacity to fly back stranded passengers.

 

Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers impacted by the suspension of its flights to the Middle East and is committed to assisting them with alternative arrangements and options of full refunds or complimentary rescheduling.

 

You are requested to check your flight status on https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html or contact our 24/7 Call Centre at +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999 for any support.

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

March 04, 2026

In view of the continuing situation in the Middle East impacting flight operations, Air India is offering customers the option of complimentary rescheduling or full refunds on cancellation for confirmed bookings made on or before 28 February 2026 on flights to and from the Middle East, the UK and Europe for travel up to 10 March 2026.

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We continue to monitor the evolving situation and remain committed to ​ensure the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew.

 

We recommend you to check your updated flight status on https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html or reaching out to our 24/7 contact centre for any support.

 

March 04, 2026

In response to high demand amid the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India is deploying additional capacity to Toronto, Frankfurt, and Paris (CDG - Charles de Gaulle).

 

From 5 to 11 March, we’re operating 3 additional flights between Delhi and Toronto.

 

From 7 to 10 March, we’ve added three flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and one flight between Delhi and Paris (CDG - Charles de Gaulle).

 

These additional services will provide more flight options to travellers on these select routes with convenient connections beyond Delhi to destinations across Air India’s vast domestic India and Southeast Asia networks.

 

We continue to closely assess the situation and will add flights on these select routes beyond 11 March.

 

March 02, 2026

Air India is closely monitoring and assessing the evolving situation in the Middle East and has commenced scheduled operations to all its destinations in the USA, Canada, Europe and UK, giving highest priority to the safety and security of our customers and crew.
 

In view of the continued closure of multiple airspaces over the Middle East, Air India has extended the temporary suspension of all its flights to and from the region up until 2359 Hrs (IST) of 3 March 2026.
 

Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers impacted by the suspension of flights to the Middle East and is committed to assisting them with alternative arrangements and options of full refunds or complimentary rescheduling.
 

We encourage you to check your flight status on https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html or contact our 24/7 support team at +911169329333,+911169329999 for more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding

 

March 01, 2026

In view of the continuing situation in the Middle East, Air India has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on 2 March 2026.

Additionally, select flights to Europe scheduled on 2 March 2026 have been cancelled, along with the scheduled return legs of these flights:

• AI117: Amritsar > Birmingham  
• AI151/AI152: Delhi < > Zurich  
• AI157/AI158: Delhi < > Copenhagen  
• AI114: Birmingham > Delhi  

All other flights to North America and Europe will operate per schedule using alternative routings over available airspaces in the Middle East, which is expected to add to the flying times. Additionally, flights to New York (JFK) and Newark (Liberty International) will operate with technical stops at Rome (Fiumicino Airport).

Air India continues to closely monitor the situation and has carefully assessed the evolving circumstances across multiple parameters, including safety, security, airspace availability, and operational feasibility, before deciding on these operations for 2 March 2026. We will share updates, based on further assessments, at an appropriate time.

Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to affected guests and is committed to assisting them with alternative arrangements. Guests with affected bookings are being notified on their registered contact details.”

- Air India Spokesperson

 

March 01, 2026

As part of our commitment to your safety and convenience, Air India is extending full flexibility if your travel to/from the Middle East is impacted due to the ongoing situation.

For bookings made on or before 28 February 2026, with travel originally planned up to 5 March 2026, you can:

• Reschedule your flight at no additional charge, or

• Request a full refund to your original form of payment.

We continue to monitor the situation closely and prioritise the safety of our guests and crew. We encourage you to review your travel plans and check your flight status on https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html or contact our 24/7 support team.

 

March 01, 2026

Close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have necessitated further curtailment of our scheduled operations, with the safety and security of our customers and crew remaining our highest priority.

In addition to the flights already announced as cancelled, the following services scheduled for 1 March will also be cancelled:

· AI131/ AI130: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai

· AI113/ AI118: Delhi- Birmingham / Birmingham-Delhi

· AI155/ AI156: Delhi-Amsterdam / Amsterdam-Delhi

· AI151/ AI152: Delhi-Zurich / Zurich-Delhi

· AI137 / AI138: Delhi-Milan / Milan-Delhi

· AI153 / AI154: Delhi-Vienna / Vienna-Delhi

· AI133 / AI132: Bengaluru-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Bengaluru

· AI157 / AI158: Delhi-Copenhagen / Copenhagen/Delhi

· AI2017 / AI2018 and AI2015/AI2016: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)- Delhi

· AI2029 / AI2030: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt/Delhi

We regret the inconvenience caused and are making every effort to assist affected passengers with rebooking and alternative travel arrangements.

Passengers impacted by the cancellations are being informed on their registered contact numbers.

You are requested to check your flight status here https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html for the latest updates. For more information related to this please connect with our 24×7 Call Centre at +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999 or visit our website at https://www.airindia.com

 

February 28, 2026

“As part of our continuing assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East, in the interest of the safety and security of our guests and staff, Air India has cancelled the following flights scheduled on 01 March 2026:

• AI161/AI162 and AI111/AI112: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Delhi
• AI129/AI128: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai
• AI169/AI170: Amritsar-London (Gatwick) / London (Gatwick)-Amritsar
• AI101/AI102: Delhi-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Delhi
• AI119/AI116: Mumbai-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Mumbai
• AI191/AI144: Mumbai-Newark / Newark - Mumbai
• AI127/AI126: Delhi-Chicago / Chicago-Delhi (via Vienna)
• AI187/AI188 and AI189 and AI190: Delhi-Toronto / Toronto-Delhi (via Vienna)
• AI2025/AI2026: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Delhi
• AI2027/AI2028: Mumbai-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Mumbai
• AI143/AI142 and AI147/AI148: Delhi-Paris / Paris-Delhi

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our valued guests by these disruptions, whom we are notifying of the cancellations and supporting with alternative options to minimise the inconvenience.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and share further updates based on our risk assessments.” – Air India Spokesperson

 

February 28, 2026

In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as required. Our teams will be extending all necessary support to passengers. We recommend that you check your flight status here for the latest updates.
For more information related to this please connect with our 24×7 Call Centre at +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999. Thank you for your patience and understanding.