ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday, extended airspace ban on Indian aircraft using Pakistani airspace until June 24.
As per a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that was issued by the PAA, Pakistani airspace will stay closed for all aircraft registered in India, at the same time. These limits also concern aircraft that are operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines and operators, including military aircraft too.
In the NOTAM it said the ban covers both of Pakistan’s Flight Information Regions—Karachi and Lahore, without exception. This new extension came only a few days before the earlier restrictions were set to end on May 24.
With the airspace still shut, Indian airlines are now taking lengthier alternative routes for flights toward Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and as a result travel times are going up while operational fuel costs also rise.
Earlier, Pakistan renewed its airspace ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace for an additional month. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) issued a NOTAM that prohibits Indian military and civilian aircraft from entering Pakistani airspace until March 23, 2026.
The ban on Indian aircraft flying over Pakistani airspace was first imposed on April 23, 2025. Pakistan extends the airspace ban on Indian Aircraft until February 2026.
Last month, Pakistan extended its airspace closure for Indian aircraft, which is now going to last until the dawn of February 24, 2026. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) stated that the entire Indian civil and military aviation will not be allowed to fly through the nation’s airspace.
The official NOTAM announcement confirmed the extension of the ban. The restriction, which was first applied in May 2025 during the “Battle of Bunyan-ul-Marsus,” was meant to be a temporary solution.
The restriction has now entered its eighth extension period because both nations are currently at peace. According to the PAA staff members, the restriction will be strictly followed.
The decision forces Indian airlines to fly longer routes, which will extend their flight durations and increase their operational expenses. The two countries maintain their airspace ban because their diplomatic relations remain tense between India and Pakistan.
Both countries are proceeding with diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions through cautious measures, and diplomatic attempts have already begun.
