Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Fog Causes Flight Cancellations in India
Air India and IndiGo have warned that flights in many parts of India might be delayed or canceled on Sunday, 28 December 2025, because of dense fog and bad weather.
Cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar, Varanasi, and many others are expected to be affected.
The airlines are taking steps to reduce problems, but passengers should check their flight status and leave extra time to reach the airport.
IndiGo has already canceled 57 flights on Saturday and 13 flights for Sunday.
The airlines are following special rules to handle foggy conditions, but passengers might still face delays.
The government has also reduced IndiGo's flight schedule due to previous cancellations.
Air India and IndiGo issued travel advisories for potential flight disruptions due to dense fog and bad weather in India.
Affected cities include Chandigarh, Amritsar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Gaya, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, and Pune.
IndiGo canceled 57 flights on Saturday and 13 flights for Sunday, with two of them for operational reasons and the rest due to forecasted bad weather.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status and allow extra time for travel due to potential disruptions.
Both airlines have taken proactive measures, including crew and aircraft readiness, and adhering to DGCA fog operation norms to minimize disruptions.
- Who
- Air India, IndiGo, and passengers flying in northern and other parts of India
- What
- Flight disruptions and cancellations due to dense fog and bad weather
- When
- Saturday, 27 December 2025 (advisory), Sunday, 28 December 2025 (expected disruptions)
- Where
- Chandigarh, Amritsar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Gaya, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, and other cities
- Why
- Dense fog and bad weather reducing visibility at airports, leading to flight cancellations and delays
Airline Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Proactive Measures
Airline Perspective
Air India and IndiGo have taken proactive steps to minimize disruptions, including crew and aircraft readiness, and adhering to DGCA fog operation norms.
Passenger Perspective
Passengers may still experience significant delays and inconveniences despite these measures, with IndiGo having already cancelled 13 flights for Sunday.
- Airlines Involved
- Air India, IndiGo
- Affected Cities
- Chandigarh, Amritsar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Gaya, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Pune
- Date of Advisory
- Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Expected Disruption Date
- Sunday, 28 December 2025
- Flights Cancelled (Saturday)
- 57
- Flights Cancelled (Sunday)
- 13 (2 for operational reasons, 11 for bad weather)
- Passenger Advice
- Check flight status and allow extra travel time
- DGCA Fog Window
- December 10, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Sources
Fog-hit Dhaka, Guwahati flights land in Calcutta - Telegraph India
Several flights cancelled as dense fog disrupts ops at Chandigarh airport
Attention flyers! Air India warns flight operations may impact in these cities amid dense fog forecast, issues advisory
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India warn of flight cancellation, delays as fog hits Delhi, Chandigarh, Patna, other airports
Delhi AQI in Severe Category, Dense Fog at 7.8°C; Check Area-Wise AQI, Flight Advisories
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India alert passengers as fog disrupts flights across Punjab, Assam, UP, Bihar
IndiGo cancels 57 flights due to 'bad weather' on Saturday
