MEA Asks Indians Not To Travel To Iran In Fresh Advisory

Last Updated:April 23, 2026, 20:57 IST

The government also reiterated its call for Indian nationals currently in Iran to exit the country through designated land routes, strictly in coordination with the Indian Embassy.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday advised Indian citizens against travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave through designated land border routes.

In an advisory issued on April 23, the government said the warning comes in view of reports about the commencement of some flights between India and Iran.

“Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land," the MEA said.

Iranian airports have been closed since the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28.

The Civil Aviation Organisation last week said that it would start a phased reopening of Iran’s airspace, beginning with transit flights, followed by operations from eastern airports.

Airports in Tehran — Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports — are expected to reopen in the third phase, with western airports resuming operations in the final phase.

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