Archive · 27 Jul 2026
IndiGo Flight Diverts to Rajkot After Smoke Alert
An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai had to land quickly in Rajkot because smoke was found in the cargo area.
The plane had 194 people on board, and everyone got off safely.
The plane is now being checked to find out what caused the smoke.
The emergency was declared at 2:45 PM, and the plane landed at 3:27 PM.
The airport director, Diganta Borah, said everyone was safe.
The plane is an Airbus A321 series.
IndiGo flight 6E-1452 from Dubai to Mumbai diverted to Rajkot due to smoke in the cargo hold.
The flight carried 194 passengers and landed safely at Rajkot International Airport.
A full emergency was declared at 2:45 PM, and the plane landed at 3:27 PM.
All passengers and crew were safely deboarded, and no injuries were reported.
The aircraft is undergoing inspection to determine the cause of the smoke.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of IndiGo flight 6E-1452
- What
- Emergency landing due to smoke in the cargo hold
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Rajkot International Airport
- Why
- Smoke detected in the cargo hold, prompting a full emergency
Passenger Safety
Flight Disruption
Safety Measures
Passenger Safety
The emergency landing ensured the safety of all passengers and crew.
Flight Disruption
The diversion caused significant delays and inconvenience for passengers.
- Flight Number
- 6E-1452
- Passengers Onboard
- 194
- Emergency Declared
- 2:45 PM
- Landing Time
- 3:27 PM
- Airport Director
- Diganta Borah
- Aircraft Type
- Airbus A321
Sources
Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo Flight Diverted To Rajkot After Mid-Air Cargo Fire Warning
IndiGo's Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight diverted to Rajkot after alert, makes safe landing
Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo Flight With 194 Onboard Makes Emergency Landing In Rajkot
IndiGo's Delhi-Mumbai Airbus Makes Emergency Landing In Rajkot After Smoke Warning From Cargo Hold
IndiGo's Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight makes precautionary landing at Rajkot after alert
IndiGo Dubai-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing in Rajkot after Smoke alert
Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Rajkot, all passengers safe
Dubai-Mumbai Indigo Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Rajkot Airport After Smoke Detected
IndiGo Mid-Air Scare: Dubai-Mumbai Flight Diverted to Rajkot After Fire Warning
Dubai-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing at Rajkot after smoke detected; all 194 onboard safe
Dubai-Mumbai flight with 194 onboard makes emergency landing at Rajkot after smoke detected - Telegraph India
