In a welcome development for air travel, Iran’s airspace is now partially accessible for cargo and charter operations, according to India’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday. Despite this, travel to Iran remains off-limits for Indians, with urgent calls for those present to leave via land routes using embassy support.
The Tehran embassy has evacuated 2,445 Indians so far via overland paths, a testament to swift diplomatic action. Israel’s skies are clear for limited flights that can link to India, while UAE carriers are running restricted commercial flights to Indian hubs, expecting about 110 today.
Saudi Arabia and Oman maintain steady flight schedules to India from their airports. Qatar Airways is back in the skies to India thanks to partial reopening of Qatari airspace. Kuwait’s open airspace sees Jazeera and Kuwait Airways resuming limited services, matched by Gulf Air from Bahrain.
Iraq offers viable transit with its open airspace and limited flights onward to India. Across the Gulf, Indian diplomatic posts are in constant touch with expatriate groups, businesses, and professionals to ensure welfare.
Ship crews from India are receiving comprehensive aid, including repatriation facilitation through local partnerships. From February 28, over 1.296 million travelers have made their way back home from the area.
24/7 helplines and proactive consular services are cornerstones of this response, with frequent advisories on travel conditions, safety protocols, and support options. This multi-faceted approach is helping navigate the complexities of the current regional situation.
