Indian airlines partially resume flight operations to select Middle East destinations. Check full list

Indian carriers on Tuesday announced a partial resumption of flight operations to select Middle East destinations, even as several airspaces in the region remain closed amid the evolving geopolitical situation.

Airlines said services are being restored in phases following safety assessments, with some routes still suspended till March 3 or March 4.

Here is a full list of updates issued by major carriers:


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Air India

Air India said it has commenced scheduled operations to all its destinations in the US, Canada, Europe and the UK.

However, the airline has extended the temporary suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East until 23:59 hrs (IST) on March 3, 2026, due to the continued closure of multiple airspaces.

“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,” the airline said in a travel advisory.

The airline is offering full refunds or complimentary rescheduling to affected passengers.

IndiGo

IndiGo said it will operate four dedicated flights from Jeddah on March 3, 2026, as part of efforts to progressively normalise operations between Saudi Arabia and India.

The special flights from Jeddah will operate to:

• Mumbai
  
  
• Hyderabad
  
  
• Ahmedabad
  
  

“These flights are being arranged to cater to customers who were already booked on our flights and have been unable to travel due to the prevailing circumstances,” IndiGo said.

The airline has advised passengers not to go to the airport unless notified.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet said it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to support Indian nationals travelling home.

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“SpiceJet is operating special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to support Indian nationals travelling home. Standing by when it matters!” the airline posted.

Air India Express

Air India Express will resume flight operations to and from Muscat from March 3, 2026.

Flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will remain suspended until 23:59 hrs IST (18:29 hrs UTC) on March 3, 2026.

Passengers have been advised to check their flight status and update contact details in their PNR for notifications.

Akasa Air

Akasa Air said it will operate select flights to and from Jeddah on March 3 and March 4 following a comprehensive safety review.

March 3, 2026

• QP 561 Mumbai – Jeddah (ETD 19:20)
  
  
• QP 562 Jeddah – Mumbai (ETD 23:55)
  
  

March 4, 2026

• QP 561 Mumbai – Jeddah (ETD 19:20)
  
  
• QP 562 Jeddah – Mumbai (ETD 23:55)
  
  
• QP 563 Ahmedabad – Jeddah (ETD 17:45)
  
  
• QP 564 Jeddah – Ahmedabad (ETD 21:50)
  
  

(All times local)

Akasa Air flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait and Riyadh will remain suspended until March 4, 2026.

“The operation of the above-mentioned flights is based on our current safety assessment and may change subject to prevailing conditions,” the airline said.

Advisory to passengers

All airlines have urged passengers to check flight status before heading to airports and ensure booking contact details are updated to receive real-time alerts.

The airlines reiterated that safety of passengers and crew remains their top priority as they continue to monitor developments in the Middle East.