Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft to September 24

Pakistan has pushed back the expiry of its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace, now set to run through September 24. The notice covers both civil and military flights and applies to aircraft registered in India, as well as those operated or leased by Indian carriers.

The previous version of the closure had been due to expire on August 23. This extension is just the latest in a series of renewals since the measure was first introduced.

Pakistan and India shut their airspaces to each other's carriers at the end of April 2025, and the mutual closures have stayed in place since. Rather than letting the restriction lapse, Pakistan has repeatedly pushed back its own expiry date.

The announcement gave no timeline for a broader resolution. The closures have forced airlines in both countries to reroute flights that would otherwise cross the shared border, adding distance and flight time on some international services.

The notice did not specify which routes or airlines are most affected.