India extends airspace ban for Pakistani airlines till August 23

India has officially extended restrictions on Pakistani aircraft from entering its airspace until August 23, 2025, citing strategic and security considerations.

Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced the development on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter). "Update on Airspace Restriction. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended until 23rd August 2025," Mohol said in his post.

The move comes shortly after Pakistan’s own extension of its airspace closure to Indian aircraft.


On July 19, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) issued a fresh NOTAM banning all Indian commercial, military, and civilian aircraft—whether operated, owned, or leased by Indian entities—from using Pakistani airspace.

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The restriction came into effect at 3:50 PM IST on Friday and will remain in force until 5:19 AM IST on August 24.

The reciprocal airspace bans were first imposed in April 2025, following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. India initially barred Pakistani aircraft from its airspace on April 30, prompting a tit-for-tat move by Islamabad on April 24. Both sides have since extended the restrictions multiple times, reflecting heightened diplomatic and security tensions.

While commercial aviation authorities in both countries have adjusted flight paths to minimize disruption, the con