ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until November 24, 2026, at 4:59 am, according to an official notice issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
Pakistan has extended its existing airspace restriction on Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, until 24 November 2026 (04:59 AM).
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— Pakistan Airports Authority (@Pk_PAA_Official) October 17, 2026
The extension means Indian aircraft will continue to be barred from using Pakistani airspace for another month, affecting flight routes connecting India with destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
The restriction applies to Indian-registered aircraft as well as aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines and operators. It also prohibits Indian aircraft from using Pakistani airspace for military flights.
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Pakistan had previously extended the restriction until October 24, 2026. The latest extension maintains the existing measures beyond that deadline.
🇵🇰 EXTENDED AIRSPACE BAN: Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian aircrafts until 04:59am on Nov. 24th, 2026. Ban covers Indian-registered/owned/operated/ leased aircrafts by Indian airlines/ operators. Indian military flights also barred from using 🇵🇰 airspace. https://t.co/BrKKuzlfpr
— FAISAL RAZA KHAN (@frkjournalist) October 17, 2026
The ban was imposed amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India following the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in 2025. Islamabad has since extended the restrictions multiple times.
The continued closure of Pakistani airspace has forced Indian airlines to use alternative flight routes, increasing travel times and fuel consumption on several international journeys.
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The additional distance can raise operating costs, particularly on flights connecting India with Europe and parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. The financial impact varies depending on the route, aircraft type and operating conditions.
