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Flights disrupted at Delhi airport as West Asia airspace closures hit international routes

March 1, 2026

Major disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport occurred due to airspace closures in West Asia, causing widespread delays and cancellations for international flights. Passengers were left stranded as several countries, including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE, implemented partial restrictions on their airspace.

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies. (Representational Image)

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Airspace closures in West Asia affected international flights from Delhi.
Countries like Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE announced partial airspace closures.
Passengers experienced significant delays and cancellations.
Indira Gandhi International Airport was particularly impacted.

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Flights disrupted at Delhi airport as West Asia airspace closures hit international routes

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Flights disrupted at Delhi airport as West Asia airspace closures hit international routes

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