Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until September 24, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority.
The two countries imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other’s airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025, which killed 26 people.
“Pakistan airspace [is] not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights,” said a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority.
The latest extension comes ahead of the previous restriction expiring on August 23.
According to the NOTAM, the extension will take effect at 10.15am on August 23 and remain in force until 4.59 am on September 24.
The restriction applies to both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions (FIRs), which cover Pakistan’s airspace.
The ban has been extended each month since it was first imposed, increasing costs for airlines and adding to journey times for passengers.
India has also maintained a reciprocal ban on Pakistani-registered aircraft, airlines and military flights following the Pahalgam attack.
Both countries closed their airspace to each other’s airlines after the attack in April 2025.
(PTI)
