India Resumes Flights at 32 Airports After Pakistan Ceasefire
India has reopened 32 airports in its northern and northwestern regions following a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan that eased recent military tensions in Kashmir. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the resumption of flight operations on May 12, 2025, earlier than the initially planned reopening date of May 15.
The airports were closed on May 7 after conflict escalated along the Line of Control in Kashmir. The closures impacted key regional hubs including Amritsar, Srinagar, and Chandigarh, causing widespread disruption to domestic air travel.
Pakistan did not close its airports during the crisis, but it imposed temporary airspace restrictions over Kashmir and, briefly on May 10, over the entire country. That nationwide airspace closure lasted only a few hours before being lifted as ceasefire negotiations progressed. By the end of the day, Pakistan had fully reopened its airspace.
Although flight operations have resumed, a mutual ban remains in place that prohibits aircraft operated by Indian airlines from flying into Pakistan and vice versa. This continued airspace restriction reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions despite the ceasefire.
The reopening of Indian airports is expected to stabilize domestic connectivity and reduce delays, especially in the heavily traveled northern corridor. However, international routes between the two countries remain suspended.
The AAI has not indicated whether additional security or operational measures will remain in place at the affected airports. The situation remains fluid, and further developments will depend on the durability of the ceasefire agreement.
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