As the strategic military operation codenamed Operation Sindoor unfolds, major disruptions have been reported in air traffic across northern India. Airports in several sensitive regions have been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure amid heightened security alerts and potential threats along the border.

Operations at key northern airports—including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar—have been suspended until further notice. The decision follows the rapidly evolving situation along India’s borders and internal security protocols.

In a travel advisory issued late on May 6, Air India confirmed the cancellation of all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot till 12 noon on May 7, citing “unforeseen disruption.” The airline noted that two international flights en route to Amritsar were diverted to Delhi.

SpiceJet also updated its travel status early on May 7, alerting passengers that airports in Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ) are closed. Passengers were advised to check flight statuses on their official website before departure.

Now, IndiGo Airlines has issued a fresh advisory suspending all flights to and from the following 13 cities until 0529 hours on 10th May:

  • Srinagar
  • Jammu
  • Amritsar
  • Leh
  • Chandigarh
  • Dharamshala
  • Bikaner
  • Jodhpur
  • Gwalior
  • Kishangarh
  • Rajkot

The airline stated it is closely monitoring the situation and may issue further schedule adjustments if needed. Passengers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport.

Operation Sindoor: Key Highlights

  • What Happened: On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
  • Trigger: The operation was in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists.
  • Objective: Targets included camps linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and other Pakistan-based terror groups.
  • Response: Pakistan claimed 26 civilian deaths and 46 injuries, calling the strike an “act of war.” India described the operation as measured, focused, and non-escalatory, avoiding military facilities.
  • LoC Escalation: Heavy shelling and casualties were reported across the Line of Control (LoC) following the strikes.
  • Global Reaction: The UN, U.S., and China have urged restraint. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled upcoming foreign visits to focus on national security.
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