32 airports closed for flights to reopen after India-Pakistan ceasefire - check full list; airlines yet to begin flights

Time of India

12-05-2025

The temporary suspension of operations, was earlier supposed to last until 05:29 hours of May 15. (AI image)
India-Pakistan ceasefire impact on air travel: The government has decided to lift the Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for several airports across north and north-western India that had been temporarily closed for civilian flights till May 15.
The decision was taken following the India-Pakistan ceasefire that was announced over the weekend.
On Monday morning, the
Airports Authority of India
, which manages air navigation services, revoked the
NOTAM
(Notice to Airmen) that had mandated the temporary suspension of civilian flights to these facilities until May 15. An official declaration about the restart of services at these airports will be communicated shortly. At present, commercial airlines have not resumed operations to these airports.
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The temporary suspension of operations, was earlier supposed to last until 05:29 hours of May 15, impacts several key airports across northern India, including Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. The closure also extends to crucial facilities such as Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj.
The closure of these airports to civilian aircraft was implemented on the morning of May 07, following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Following the agreement between India and Pakistan on a ceasefire, the AAI has issued instructions to nullify the NOTAM and resume civilian flight operations at these airports. The closure resulted in the cancellation of more than 500 flights by airlines, with many carriers offering passengers the option of complete refunds or flight rescheduling.
India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Full List of Airports That Were Closed
The following airports were affected by the NOTAM, but have now been opened:
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
Stringent Security checks
The BCAS has directed enhanced security protocols to be implemented at all airports and airlines throughout India.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a statement saying, "All passengers at all airports will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air Marshal will be deployed accordingly."
BCAS implemented stricter security measures on Thursday, barring visitor entry to airport terminals whilst introducing compulsory secondary ladder point inspections for all aircraft.
Under the revised guidelines, access to terminal buildings is now restricted, with visitor entry ticket sales discontinued. The directives also specify that airport surveillance cameras must remain functional at all times, and security staff deployment aboard flights shall occur through priority-based and random selection processes.
The CISF has temporarily taken charge of additional security responsibilities at 69 civil airports across the country, including cargo operations and in-line hold baggage screening system supervision, as part of its counter-terrorism measures.
This extension of duties follows a BCAS directive issued on May 9, prompted by the Pahalgam terrorist incident and the nation's current security situation, according to a CISF spokesperson.
The temporary security arrangement will remain effective until May 18, as confirmed by the spokesperson to PTI.
Previously, the CISF's role was limited to passenger frisking and cabin baggage inspection, whilst private security personnel hired by airlines and airport operators managed cargo screening and In-line Hold Baggage Screening System (ILHBSS) operations.
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