Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Delhi Faces Flight Disruptions for Republic Day
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will stop all flights for about two and a half hours every day from January 21 to January 26.
This is to make sure the airport is safe for Republic Day celebrations.
Many passengers will be affected, and flights might be delayed or canceled.
Airlines are trying to adjust schedules, but travelers should check their flight updates and be ready for changes.
The cold weather and fog in Delhi might make things even more difficult, so passengers should plan extra time for their trips.
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will be suspended daily from 10:20 am to 12:45 pm between January 21 and January 26 for Republic Day security.
All arrivals and departures will be halted, affecting thousands of passengers and causing delays, rescheduling, and missed connections.
Airlines are asked to realign schedules, with some flights likely to be canceled or retimed, and passengers rebooked on alternate services.
The shutdown will impact both domestic and international flights, including routes to Washington, Toronto, Tashkent, Kathmandu, and Colombo.
Passengers are advised to track flight updates closely, allow additional buffer time for connections, and remain prepared for last-minute schedule changes due to winter fog and security preparations.
- Who
- Passengers traveling to, from, or via Delhi
- What
- Daily flight suspensions for Republic Day security
- When
- January 21 to January 26
- Where
- Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Why
- Intensified security arrangements ahead of Republic Day celebrations
Security Measures
Passenger Inconvenience
Flight Suspensions
Security Measures
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will face daily suspensions of nearly two-and-a-half hours between January 21 and January 26 for Republic Day security.
Passenger Inconvenience
The disruption is expected to affect thousands of passengers, triggering delays, rescheduling, and missed connections during one of the airport’s busiest time windows.
Operational Impact
Security Measures
The shutdown is necessary for intensified security arrangements ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
Passenger Inconvenience
Operational challenges could intensify due to winter fog in Delhi, which often restricts visibility during this time of year, increasing the risk of congestion and passenger inconvenience.
- Date Range
- January 21 to January 26
- Suspension Duration
- 10:20 am to 12:45 pm daily (145 minutes)
- Affected Flights
- All arrivals and departures
- Impacted Destinations
- Domestic and international flights, including Washington, Toronto, Tashkent, Kathmandu, and Colombo
- Passenger Advice
- Track flight updates closely, allow additional buffer time for connections, and remain prepared for last-minute schedule changes
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