India Reopens Airports After Border Tensions Ease — What It Means for Travelers?

Last Updated on Nov 20th, 2025 by Chakshu Kaur, Leave a Comment

After nearly five days of suspended operations, flight services across Northern India have finally resumed. On May 12, 2025, the Indian government officially withdrew its NOTAM(Notice to Airmen) that had grounded flights at 32 airports due to rising tensions and military activity along the India-Pakistan border.

This move signals a welcome relief and a return to normalcy after Operation Sindoor and the precautionary airspace closures that followed. Airports such as Srinagar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Leh are now back in action, allowing both domestic and international travelers to continue their journeys with ease.

According to official statements, the airspace restrictions were lifted after the region experienced its first peaceful night since May 7. Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have already resumed operations and are updating passengers via their official channels.

If you had a flight cancelled or delayed during the shutdown, now is the time to rebook or check for new schedules. Our MyTicketsToIndia support team is ready to assist with rebookings, refunds, or alternative routes for your USA to India flights.

List of Reopened Airports in India (As of May 12, 2025)

Airport Name	Code	Status
Srinagar	SXR	Reopened
Jammu	IXJ	Reopened
Leh	IXL	Reopened
Chandigarh	IXC	Reopened
Amritsar	ATQ	Reopened
Ludhiana	LUH	Reopened
Bathinda	BUP	Reopened
Dharamsala (Gaggal)	DHM	Reopened
Jodhpur	JDH	Reopened
Rajkot	RAJ	Reopened
Jamnagar	JGA	Reopened
Bhuj	BHJ	Reopened
Kandla	IXY	Reopened
Gwalior	GWL	Reopened
Pathankot	IXP	Reopened
Shimla	SLV	Reopened
Bikaner	BKB	Reopened
Porbandar	PBD	Reopened
Jaisalmer	JSA	Reopened
Kishangarh	KQH	Reopened
Mundra	—	Reopened
Patiala	—	Reopened
Halwara	—	Reopened
Keshod	IXK	Reopened
Hindon	—	Reopened

In light of evolving circumstances and dynamic airspace conditions, commercial flight operations were temporarily suspended at 32 Airports until 05:29 hrs of May, 15th 2025. It is pleased to inform that these Airports are now fully operational for #CivilAircraft movements with… pic.twitter.com/KmkTEBN0D0

— Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) May 12, 2025

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