Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace for another month, with the restriction now remaining in place until October 24, 2026, according to a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).
The latest extension took effect at 10:45am on September 16 and will remain effective until 4:59am on October 24. The restriction applies to Indian-registered aircraft as well as aircraft operated, owned or leased by Indian airlines and operators. It also includes military flights.
The ban covers Pakistan’s Karachi and Lahore flight information regions (FIRs). The previous restriction was scheduled to expire on September 24, making the latest decision an additional one-month extension.
Pakistan and India have maintained reciprocal airspace restrictions since tensions between the two countries escalated in April 2025. Pakistan has since extended its restriction several times through successive NOTAMs. The latest notification is reported as the 17th extension of the measure.
The continued closure means affected Indian airlines must use alternative routes for international flights that would normally pass through Pakistani airspace. This can increase flight times, fuel consumption and operating costs, particularly on long-haul routes.
The latest extension comes as air travel between the two countries remains affected by continuing bilateral tensions and reciprocal aviation restrictions.
