Pakistan flights cancelled amid Middle East tensions, as international air operations face major disruptions across multiple airports in the country.
✈️ Flight Operations Severely Affected
International flight operations from Pakistan have been significantly impacted due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Several flights to key regional destinations have been cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers over the past few days.
📊 84 Flights Cancelled in 48 Hours
According to available data, a total of 84 two-way flights were cancelled in the last 48 hours. These cancellations involved routes connecting Pakistan with multiple Middle Eastern countries, highlighting the scale of disruption in aviation operations.
🛫 Karachi Airport Faces Major Impact
Karachi Airport witnessed a large number of cancellations. Over two days, 22 flights to destinations including Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, and Iraq were cancelled. This has affected both departing and arriving passengers.
🛬 Islamabad and Lahore Also Affected
Islamabad Airport reported disruptions in at least 10 flights to cities such as Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat. Meanwhile, Lahore Airport saw 14 flight cancellations on similar routes, including Abu Dhabi.
Despite the disruption, authorities indicate that flight operations from Islamabad and Lahore are gradually improving, with partial restoration underway.
🌍 Peshawar, Multan and Sialkot Disruptions
Peshawar Airport recorded the highest number of cancellations among other cities, with 24 flights affected. These included routes to Doha, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Iran, Iraq, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
Multan Airport saw six cancelled flights, while Sialkot reported ten cancellations. In contrast, Faisalabad Airport continued normal international operations during this period.
📉 Over 2200 Flights Cancelled in 27 Days
Sources indicate that over the past 27 days, a total of 2,252 flights between Pakistan and Middle Eastern destinations have been cancelled. This prolonged disruption has caused significant inconvenience for passengers and airlines alike.
🛑 Airline Travel Advisories Issued
SalamAir has issued updated travel advisories for passengers. The airline announced suspension of flights to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until April 30. Flights to Kuwait, Sharjah, and Doha have been cancelled until April 15.
Airlines stated that passenger safety remains the top priority, and decisions are being made based on evolving regional conditions.
🔍 Situation Remains Uncertain
The aviation situation continues to depend on developments in the Middle East. While some routes are gradually resuming, uncertainty remains regarding full restoration of normal operations.
Passengers are advised to check with airlines for the latest updates before traveling, as schedules may change with little notice.