AAI Opens all 32 Airports Closed During Operation Sindoor; Flights to Resume Shortly
MUMBAI / NEW DELHI, May 12, 2025: Air travel in northern and western India is set to return to normal as all 32 airports that were shut during Operation Sindoor amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions have been cleared to resume civil flights.
The suspension, which began on May 9, was imposed due to the military standoff between the two nations. Airports in key cities like Srinagar and Amritsar were among those affected, halting civilian air traffic until 05:29 hrs on May 15, 2025.
A statement released today by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the immediate availability of all 32 airports for civil aircraft operations.
“Reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect,” the AAI said.
List of airports that will reopen soon
- Adhampur
- Ambala
- Amritsar
- Awantipur
- Bathinda
- Bhuj
- Bikaner
- Chandigarh
- Halwara
- Hindon
- Jaisalmer
- Jammu
- Jamnagar
- Jodhpur
- Kandla
- Kangra (Gaggal)
- Keshod
- Kishangarh
- Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)
- Leh
- Ludhiana
- Mundra
- Naliya
- Pathankot
- Patiala
- Porbandar
- Rajkot (Hirasar)
- Sarsawa
- Shimla
- Srinagar
- Thoise
- Uttarlai
The advisory, issued by the Corporate Communications Directorate of AAI under Press Release No. 3/2025-26, comes as a relief for thousands of domestic travellers impacted by the abrupt suspensions during the defense operation.
Check the official press release here:
While a formal and detailed announcement is expected shortly, authorities recommend that passengers check directly with airlines for real-time updates on flight schedules and operational status. Most airlines have started issuing notices and updates through their official websites and customer service channels.
The passengers are advised to follow real-time updates shared by airlines on their official social media handles, especially on Twitter (now X). Here are the official airline handles for quick reference:
- IndiGo: @IndiGo6E
- Air India: @airindia
- Air India Express: @AirIndiaX
- Akasa Air: @AkasaAir
- Spice Jet: @flyspicejet
The reopening of these airports is seen as a major step in restoring normalcy to India’s civil aviation sector after the temporary disruption caused by Operation Sindoor, which saw significant precautionary measures taken by defense and aviation bodies.
