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Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata Airports Issue Travel Advisories; Urge People To Reach 3 Hrs Early

The Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered the closure of 27 airports for commercial flight operations till May 10.

by Curly Tales Desk
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata Airports Issue Travel Advisories; Urge People To Reach 3 Hrs Early

The Civil Aviation Ministry has decided to shut down 27 airports across northern, western, and central India for commercial operations temporarily. The airports will be shut till 5:29 AM on Saturday, May 10. Several Indian airlines and major airports like Delhi and Mumbai have also issued travel advisories for the passengers, urging them to travel to the operational airports early. Scroll on to know more.

27 Airports Across India Shut Down Temporarily

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Keeping in mind the escalating tensions at the border, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed all airlines and airports in India to amp up their security measures. They have also decided to shut down the following 27 airports across the country temporarily –

Gujarat

Mundra
Jamnagar
Porbandar
Keshod
Kandla
Bhuj
Rajkot

Rajasthan

Kishangarh
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Bikaner

Himachal Pradesh

Bhuntar
Shimla
Gaggal
Dharamsala

Punjab

Amritsar
Ludhiana
Patiala
Bathinda
Halwara
Pathankot

Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

Uttar Pradesh

Hindon

Union Territories

Leh
Chandigarh
Srinagar
Jammu

According to the Times of India, Indian carriers cancelled around 430 flights on Thursday. This is about 3% of the country’s total scheduled flights. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 revealed that skies over India’s western corridor, from Kashmir to Gujarat, were almost entirely empty of civilian airplanes on Thursday.

Also Read: India Closes 27 Airports, Cancels Over 400 Flights; Passengers Take Note

Airports & Airlines Issue Travel Advisories For Passengers

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Indian airlines have also issued travel advisories for passenger safety and seamless travel. Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air took to social media to urge passengers across India to reach airports at least three hours before departure. This will ensure smooth check-in and boarding as well. The airlines also mentioned that the check-in counters will be closed 75 minutes before departure, and advised passengers to plan their travel accordingly.

Major airports like Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, and Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport have also issued similar travel advisories urging passengers to arrive at the airports early. The airports reassured passengers that they are working as per usual schedule and the heightened security measures is the only reason for the request.

 

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Also Read: Several North Indian Airports, Including Srinagar & Amritsar, Shut; IndiGo, Air India Issue Advisory

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First Published: May 09, 2025 11:11 AM