Now these 32 airports in India opened

Thirty-two airports in north, west, and central India, which had been closed since May 7, reopened on Monday morning following the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement. A senior official from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the resumption of operations.

In an official release, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) stated, “Attention Flyers; reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. These Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect.” AAI also advised passengers to check flight statuses directly with airlines and monitor airline websites for updates.

IndiGo Airlines also confirmed the reopening of the airports. IndiGo said on X Monday, “In line with the latest govt directives, the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes as services gradually retun to normal. There may still be a few delays and last minute adjustments… our teams working diligently to restore seamless operations.

List of Airports that have reopened

1. Adhampur

2. Ambala

3. Amritsar

4. Awantipur

5. Bathinda

6. Bhuj

7. Bikaner

8. Chandigarh

9. Halwara

10. Hindon

11. Jaisalmer

12. Jammu

13. Jamnagar

14. Jodhpur

15. Kandla

16. Kangra (Gaggal)

17. Keshod

18. Kishangarh

19. Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)

20. Leh

21. Ludhiana

22. Mundra

23. Naliya

24. Pathankot

25. Patiala

26. Porbandar

27. Rajkot (Hirasar)

28. Sarsawa

29. Shimla

30. Srinagar

31. Thoise

32. Uttarlai

IndiGo announced that it would gradually resume its services to these airports, although some delays and adjustments are expected.

The closures were initially imposed after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist sites in Pakistan. In response, the Pakistani Army launched artillery and drone strikes across the Line of Control. The airspace restrictions were initially set to end on May 9 but were extended until 05:29 am on May 15, 2025.

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