Delhi airport issues travel advisory for passengers, says operations to continue as normal

In the wake of ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Delhi International Airport Limited issued an advisory on Sunday stating that its operations are continuing as normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted, and security processing times could be longer.

The airport advised passengers to stay informed through updates from their respective airlines and follow hand baggage and check-in luggage regulations, allow extra time for security checks due to heightened measures, cooperate with airline and security personnel for smooth facilitation, check the latest flight status through their airline or on the official Delhi Airport website,” the advisory said.

The airport further urged passengers to arrive early to allow for potential delays at security checkpoints and to cooperate with the airline and security staff for smooth facilitation.

“We urge all passengers to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and avoid sharing unverified content,” the advisory further said.

Earlier, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across Northern and Western India for all civil flight operations.

The NOTAM is in effect from May 9 to May 14, 2025, and will conclude at 5:29 AM IST on May 15, 2025, due to operational reasons. This notice temporarily affects 32 airports in northern and western India, including Delhi, due to heightened security measures.

Further details are awaited.

32 airports remain temporarily shut

 As a precautionary measure given the border situation, 32 airports in northern and western parts of India have been shut temporarily. The list of 32 airports includes:-
Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise and Uttarlai. 

With inputs from ANI