Pakistan extends Indian-aircraft airspace ban to November 24

Key takeaways

Pakistan's aviation notice keeps its airspace closed to Indian-registered and Indian-operated aircraft until early November 24.

What happened

The Pakistan Airports Authority's Notice to Airmen extends the restriction across the Karachi and Lahore flight-information regions. Dawn reports that the previous extension was due to expire on October 24. The new end time in the notice is 04:59 Pakistan time on November 24, 2026. This is an extension, not a new ban.

Why it matters

The restriction continues to affect flight planning and routes for carriers covered by the notice. Travellers should check their airline's current itinerary rather than assume every flight is affected.

What to watch

Watch for a replacement aviation notice before the November deadline. The notice does not establish when normal overflights will resume.

Sources

• https://www.dawn.com/news/2037862/indian-airlines-barred-from-using-pakistani-airspace-until-nov-24-as-ban-extended