Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until October 24
Pakistan has decided to keep Indian aircraft out of its airspace for another month.
The restriction now lasts until October 24, 2026.
It began at 10:45 am on Wednesday.
The rule applies to planes registered in India.
It also covers planes connected to Indian airlines and operators.
Military flights are included too.
The restriction covers two parts of Pakistan’s airspace, called the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
Pakistan and India introduced similar restrictions after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025.
Pakistan extended its airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft until 04:59 am on October 24, 2026.
The extension took effect at 10:45 am on Wednesday, according to a Pakistan Airports Authority notice.
The ban covers Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines and operators.
Military flights are also included in the restriction, which applies to Pakistan’s Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025.
- Who
- Pakistan’s Airports Authority extended restrictions affecting Indian aircraft and operators.
- What
- Pakistan extended its ban on Indian-registered aircraft, Indian airline-operated or affiliated aircraft, and military flights.
- When
- The extension took effect at 10:45 am on Wednesday and runs until 04:59 am on October 24, 2026.
- Where
- The restriction applies across Pakistan’s Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
- Why
- Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025.
- Restriction
- Pakistan’s airspace is unavailable to specified Indian aircraft and military flights.
- New expiry
- 04:59 am on October 24, 2026.
- Effective time
- 10:45 am on Wednesday.
- Previous expiry
- The earlier extension was due to expire on September 24.
- Issuing authority
- Pakistan Airports Authority.
- Covered airspace
- Karachi and Lahore flight information regions.
- Related measure
- India and Pakistan imposed matching restrictions after the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack.
