Hyderabad: 18 Flights Cancelled Amid Operation Sindoor; Passengers Advised to Check With Airlines

Hyderabad, May 8, 2025 – In the wake of Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian armed forces, 18 flights to and from North India were cancelled from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The cancellations were enforced due to temporary airspace restrictions affecting several northern sectors.

According to airport authorities, flight operations were suspended primarily to destinations such as Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Jaipur, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur. The disruption has impacted both arrival and departure schedules, leading to inconvenience for travelers.

🔻 Airlines and Routes Affected

IndiGo Airlines, India’s largest domestic carrier, cancelled 16 flights — evenly split between 8 arrivals and 8 departures. Air India Express also suspended two of its services (1 arrival and 1 departure). The most affected routes include:

Hyderabad–Chandigarh: 8 flights

Hyderabad–Jammu: 2 flights

Hyderabad–Amritsar: 2 flights

One flight each on the Hyderabad routes to Jodhpur, Srinagar, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad

Flights to critical zones such as Srinagar and Jammu faced heightened disruption as airports in those regions remained closed.

🛑 Suspension Till May 10

A travel advisory issued by RGIA noted:

“Due to changing airspace conditions, some flights have been impacted at RGI Airport. Passengers are advised to check their respective airlines for updated schedules. Security checks may take longer than expected.”

An official from IndiGo confirmed that the suspension of flight services to affected cities would continue till 5:39 AM on May 10, 2025, following government directives.

International flights en route to Amritsar were also diverted to Delhi, as per updated air traffic control orders.

⚠️ Advisory for Travellers

Airlines have urged passengers to stay updated through airline websites and apps.

“We are closely monitoring the situation. Further schedule adjustments may follow. Customers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport,” said a spokesperson from IndiGo.

✈️ Impact Across India

Hyderabad is not the only city affected. Reports suggest that several flights from Delhi and Bengaluru to North Indian states have also been cancelled or rescheduled, underscoring the nationwide impact of Operation Sindoor.

Passengers flying to North India in the coming days are strongly advised to verify flight timings before departure and allow extra time for security checks.

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