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Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 22:46 IST
Both IndiGo and Air India have stopped using Iranian airspace and are operating alternative routes for their long-haul flights.
Earlier, services to these cities had been suspended till February 28.
IndiGo on Monday announced it is extending the cancellation of flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent till March 28 due to the ongoing developments around Iran. Earlier, services to these cities had been suspended till February 28.
The airline said the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain its top priority. “The previously announced cancellations have been extended until 28th March 2026. The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our highest priority, and we continue to closely monitor the situation while reviewing schedules to minimise inconvenience," IndiGo said in a post on X.
Travel AdvisoryConsidering the ongoing developments in the region around Iran and its associated airspace, flights to/from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent remain impacted.
The previously announced cancellations have been extended until 28th March 2026. The safety and…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) February 16, 2026
“Customers may visit https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html to explore alternate travel options or opt for a full refund. We appreciate your understanding and patience," it added.
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Both IndiGo and Air India have stopped using Iranian airspace and are operating alternative routes for their long-haul flights.
The move comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, with fears that the situation could escalate into a military conflict.
In addition to the cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent, IndiGo had earlier said it would adjust its long-haul flights on leased Dreamliners.
Services to Copenhagen were suspended from February 17, while flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, and Delhi and Manchester, have also been reduced.
The airline explained that its wide-body operations have faced multiple external challenges, including rapidly changing airspace restrictions due to geopolitical issues and congestion at airports both in India and abroad.
“These factors significantly increased flight and block times, causing strain over the airline’s 787-9 schedule that is operated with six wide-body aircraft," the airline said in a statement.
(With inputs from PTI)
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February 16, 2026, 22:44 IST
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