Air India, IndiGo Resume Limited Flights To Gulf To Evacuate Stranded Passengers Amid Iran War

Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 12:45 IST

Air travel between India and Gulf nations resumes with limited flights.

Air travel between India and the Gulf nations is resuming, with flight services starting with limited operations across multiple airports in West Asia. Several airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, announced limited Middle East flights on March 7.

Qatar Airways has kept flight operations suspended amid the raging hostilities. The disruption follows widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures in the wake of coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, leaving thousands of travellers stranded.

Airports in cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have partially reopened. Following this, airlines have introduced a limited number of flights to evacuate stranded passengers and provide for essential connectivity.

Air India Announces 50 Flight Services

Air India and Air India Express have announced 50 flight services, connecting India with several cities across West Asia. These include — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Jeddah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

The list includes both scheduled and additional flights, which are meant to evacuate passengers stranded in West Asia amid the hostilities.

“To support guests stranded in the region, both airlines are operating additional non-scheduled commercial flights on 7 March with necessary clearances from Indian and local authorities", the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo Announces Extra Flights 

With the partial reopening of airspaces across the Middle East, IndiGo has announced a restricted resumption of flights to the region. The airline said it has planned a limited schedule, while keeping an eye on the evolving situation in the region.

Qatar Airways Keep Services Suspended

Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended scheduled flights amid the closure of the Qatari airspace. So far, thousands of flights have been cancelled since the start of the war, with the aviation sector plunging into a widespread disruption.

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran amid Tehran’s stalled nuclear programme. In retaliation, Iran targeted the Gulf nations, hosting the U.S. and Israeli military facilities.

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