Pakistan again extends airspace ban on Indian planes

Pakistan has once again extended the unavailability of its airspace to August 24, 2026, for aircraft registered in India and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday: “The ban on Indian aircraft (both civil and military) will remain in effect from 5:50 pm on June 16 to 4:59 am on August 24, 2026,” the Notam added.

Pakistan and India closed their airspaces to each other’s airlines since late April 2025, when tensions between them escalated in the wake of a deadly attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

On April 24, Pakistan’s top brass had announced a series of measures, including the closure of its airspace to all India-owned or Indian-operated airlines with immediate effect, as it retaliated against New Delhi’s slew of aggressive measures against the country.

Since then, Pakistan has extended the ban several times.

Reporter: Ashraf Khan