Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Flights Until August 24, 2025

Pakistan has announced an extension of its airspace ban for Indian aircraft, which will now remain in place until August 24, 2025. This decision, affecting both commercial and non-commercial Indian flights, underscores the ongoing regional tension and its impact on aviation in South Asia.

The airspace restriction forces airlines operating between key Asian and Middle Eastern routes to reroute, increasing travel time, fuel consumption, and operational costs. It also affects flight connectivity for thousands of passengers and cargo movement across the region.

This extension signals that diplomatic or strategic disagreements between the neighboring countries remain unresolved. The closure continues to have ripple effects across global airlines operating in the region.

A review of the situation is expected before the end of August, though no formal statement has been made regarding potential reopening or further restrictions.

By extending the airspace ban, Pakistan reinforces its stance in a broader regional context, which will likely keep international and regional aviation stakeholders on alert in the coming weeks.