Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian Flights until September 24, 2026. The decision comes as aviation restrictions between the neighbouring countries remain in place.
The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a fresh Notice to Airmen regarding the extension. The latest notice has been issued as NOTAM No. A476/26.
Under the new notification, the restriction will remain effective until 4:59 am Pakistan Standard Time on September 24.
The latest extension took effect from August 18. It applies to all aircraft registered in India and flights operated by Indian airlines.
The restriction also covers aircraft leased by Indian operators. Commercial and military aircraft owned or operated by Indian nationals are also included.
The latest move marks the 16th NOTAM issued by Pakistan since restrictions were introduced in April 2025. The initial measure followed a sharp deterioration in relations between Pakistan and India.
Pakistan first imposed restrictions on April 23, 2025. The first NOTAM became effective the following day.
The restrictions were later extended several times during 2025. Pakistan continued to prevent affected Indian aircraft from using its airspace.
In April 2026, authorities extended the restriction until May 24. Another extension announced in May kept the ban effective until June 24.
Pakistan extended the restrictions again in June, keeping them in place until July 24. That measure applied to the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions.
In July, the Pakistan Airports Authority announced another extension until August 24. The latest decision now extends restrictions on Indian Flights until September 24.
The airspace measures are part of reciprocal aviation restrictions between Pakistan and India.
India has also maintained restrictions on aircraft registered in Pakistan. The measures cover aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators.
Military flights are also covered by the reciprocal restrictions.
The continued restrictions mean airlines cannot use the other country’s airspace for affected operations. As a result, carriers may need to use alternative routes.
Longer routes can increase flight times and operational costs for affected airlines. They can also require additional fuel and adjustments to flight planning.
The repeated extensions show the continuing impact of Pakistan-India tensions on regional aviation operations.
Normal airspace access has not yet been restored despite multiple extensions since April 2025.
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For now, affected Indian Flights will remain restricted from Pakistani airspace until the latest deadline. Any further change will depend on new notices issued by the relevant aviation authorities.
