Delhi Airport flights restricted for 8 days ahead of Republic Day celebrations

No flights will arrive or depart from the Delhi Airport between 10:20 am and 12:45 pm IST starting January 19 till January 26, 2024 due to Republic Day celebrations.

"In view of Republic Day celebrations, no flights will arrive or depart from Delhi Airport between 10:20 am and 12:45 pm IST from January 19 to January 26, 2024," Delhi International Airport Limited said in a tweet.



Passengers have been requested to get in touch with the concerned airline operators for updated flight information.

Airspace restrictions will be enforced in the national capital for 11 days this month due to Republic Day preparations.

From January 19 to 25 and on January 26 and 29, non-scheduled and chartered flights are prohibited from 10 am to 1:15 pm. Scheduled flights will remain unaffected during this period.

The Airports Authority of India's Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) indicates restrictions from 6 am to 9 pm between January 26 and 29, with a complete flight halt on Republic Day from 6 am to 9 pm.

There will be no impact of NOTAM on IAF, BSF, Army aviation helicopter operations as well as state-owned aircraft/helicopters that are flying with the Governor/Chief Minister of a state, the officials added.

India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, honouring the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after the Constitution came into effect.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the honored guest this year, marking the sixth instance of a French leader participating in Republic Day celebrations.

(Agency inputs)