ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian flights into a second year. The country has issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), which extends its existing airspace closure until further notice.
The Pakistan Airports Authority announced that Indian-registered leased commercial and military aircraft will remain prohibited from entering Pakistani airspace for another month.
The latest directive establishes a new timeframe that extends the restriction until 5:00 a.m. on May 24, 2026. The ongoing closure, first imposed on April 23, 2025, continues to prevent all Indian aviation operations from transiting through Pakistani airspace.
The aviation authorities have issued an updated NOTAM, which officially confirms the extension of the existing ban. The long-lasting restriction has created major disruptions to Indian flight operations, which have resulted in increased operational expenses because carriers must take longer detours.
The industry estimates that Indian airlines have faced financial losses of billions because Pakistani airspace remains closed.
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.
