As of 5 March 2026, as many as 40 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers have flown into India from the West Asia region. A total of 7,205 passengers were carried, bringing the total number of passenger arrivals to 14,992, the government said on Friday.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a press release on Friday that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia affecting air travel between India and the region, according to an official statement.
The ministry said airlines are making necessary operational adjustments keeping in view the prevailing conditions to ensure the safety of passengers and proper operation of air traffic.
According to an official statement, passenger movement data for March 5 shows that a total of 40 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers carrying 7,205 passengers arrived in India from the West Asia region.
The cumulative number of passenger arrivals from the region thus reached 14,992.
The ministry added that a total of 51 flights are scheduled to be operated by Indian carriers on March 6, 2026, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions in the region.
“Watch flight prices carefully”
According to the statement, the civil aviation ministry is in constant touch with the airlines and is also closely monitoring the ticket prices to ensure that there is no undue increase in ticket prices during this period.
“The ministry continues to maintain close coordination with airlines and relevant stakeholders and is monitoring the situation to facilitate passenger movement and minimize disruption. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules,” the ministry said, adding that further updates would be issued as needed.
The ministry earlier confirmed that a total of 281 flights scheduled to be operated by domestic Indian carriers on Thursday have been canceled due to the evolving situation in West Asia. The Civil Aviation Ministry said it continues to closely monitor developments and take necessary steps to manage the impact on air travel.
In a post on X, the ministry said: “The Ministry of Civil Aviation continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. As of March 5, a total of 281 flights scheduled to be operated by Indian domestic carriers have been canceled today.”
The ministry also said that a dedicated Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) is functioning round the clock to provide real-time support to passengers. During this period, a total of 1,461 complaints were addressed through the AirSewa portal, social media platforms and helpline calls in coordination with airlines and other stakeholders.
It comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israeli military strike on Iranian territory on February 28 resulted in the death of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior officials, sparking a furious reaction from Tehran.
In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across several Arab countries as the conflict now entered its seventh day.
Tehran responded with counterstrikes targeting US military bases and other Israeli assets across the region. (OR)
