Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft for another month, with the ban now remaining in effect until July 24, according to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority.
The previous airspace restriction was scheduled to expire on June 24. However, authorities have decided to continue the ban, maintaining restrictions on Indian aviation operations within Pakistani airspace.
Under the latest NOTAM, Pakistan’s airspace will remain closed to all Indian-registered aircraft. The restriction also applies to aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines and aviation operators, including military flights.
The continued closure has significantly affected Indian carriers operating international routes. Airlines have been forced to use longer flight paths for services connecting India with Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, resulting in increased fuel costs, longer travel times, and operational challenges.
The airspace restrictions were initially imposed in late April 2025 following heightened tensions between Pakistan and India after a deadly attack in the Pahalgam area of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Since then, both countries have maintained reciprocal airspace restrictions on each other’s airlines, affecting regional aviation connectivity and increasing operating costs for carriers on both sides.
Industry analysts note that prolonged airspace closures can have a substantial financial impact on airlines due to higher fuel consumption, increased crew costs, and schedule disruptions. The latest extension indicates that normal aviation operations between the two neighboring countries are unlikely to resume in the immediate future.
Further developments regarding the status of the restrictions are expected as the new July 24 deadline approaches.
