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Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024, in this screengrab taken from video (file photo) | Photo Credit: WANA
Indian airlines on Friday diverted or rerouted several flights due to the emerging situation in the Israel-Iran conflict.
The development comes after Iran closed its airspace after Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
As per Air India, the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to reroute or return flights that would have normally flown over Iranian airspace.
Affected flights include those on routes between India and North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Some of the diverted flights will land in cities such as Vienna, Sharjah, Jeddah, and Frankfurt, while others are returning to their origin.
Air India said some of the diverted flights included AI130: London Heathrow to Mumbai, diverted to Vienna; AI102: New York to Delhi, diverted to Sharjah; and AI116: New York to Mumbai, diverted to Jeddah and AI2018: London Heathrow to Delhi, diverted to Mumbai.
On the other hand, AI129: Mumbai to London Heathrow, returned to Mumbai; AI119: Mumbai to New York, returned to Mumbai; AI103: Delhi to Washington, returned to Delhi; and AI106: Newark to Delhi, returned to Delhi.
The airline said that it is providing accommodation for affected passengers and offering refunds or complimentary rescheduling options.
Besides, Air India said that alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations.
On its part, IndiGo said that Delhi–Istanbul and Mumbai–Istanbul flights are currently delayed and will be rerouted accordingly.
On June 12, 2025, Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict.
The Israeli airstrike hit targets in Iran, including nuclear and missile sites, with explosions reported across Tehran and smoke rising from military bases.
Iran has vowed to respond forcefully, with plans to launch hundreds of long-range ballistic missiles targeting Israel.
The situation remains uncertain, with Iraq closing its airspace amid the escalating tensions.
Published on June 13, 2025
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