IndiGo operates its A320neo aircraft on these routes. Flights on these routes from India typically last approximately 6 to 7 hours. The airline is avoiding these flights due to a specific reason.
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Flights Cancelled: IndiGo announced that its flights to Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), and Baku (Azerbaijan) have been cancelled until January 28th due to the current situation around Iran. The airline posted on Twitter (formerly X), stating, “We are vigilant about the developments in Iran and the surrounding region and are reviewing flight operations, giving top priority to safety.” According to officials, IndiGo flights to these cities pass through Iranian airspace. Due to the current situation, the airline is avoiding flights through that airspace to ensure safety.
Flights to these cities typically last 6 to 7 hours
According to reports, flights from India to these cities typically last approximately 6 to 7 hours. IndiGo operates its A320neo aircraft on these routes, which lack sufficient range and fuel capacity for longer alternative routes. The decision led to the cancellation of Delhi-Tbilisi and Mumbai-Almaty flights on Sunday. Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated, and there are fears the situation could escalate into a military conflict.
Travel Advisory
We remain vigilant to developments in the region around Iran and are proactively reviewing flight operations, with safety being our highest priority.
In view of the prevailing situation and after careful assessment, IndiGo flights scheduled to operate on 26, 27…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 25, 2026
The airline has advised passengers to continue checking their flight status. “We are deeply grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigate the decisions we are making to ensure safe and uninterrupted travel.” IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has vacated over 700 slots at various domestic airports. The company took this step after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reduced the airline’s winter flights by 10 percent in early December, citing significant operational disruptions.
SpiceJet issues alert here
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