Due to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, 76 international flights from Pakistan were cancelled on Tuesday, causing major travel disruptions across the country.
The cancellations heavily affected flights to popular Gulf destinations. From Karachi, flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Riyadh were suspended. From Lahore, services to Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dammam, and Dubai were cancelled. Islamabad also saw cancellations on routes to Al Ain, Fujairah, Bahrain, Sharjah, and Dubai.
Some domestic flights were also impacted, including routes between Islamabad and Gilgit, and from Karachi to Lahore, Quetta, Sukkur, and Multan.
Airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Airblue, and several international carriers, made the decision due to safety concerns over closed or restricted airspace in the region. Thousands of passengers faced difficulties, with many flights grounded at major airports.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised all passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates, rebooking options, or refunds. The situation remains fluid as tensions continue in the Middle East.
This is the latest in a series of flight disruptions affecting air travel between Pakistan and the Gulf since the crisis began. Travellers planning trips in the coming days are urged to stay in touch with airlines for real-time information.
