32 Airports Reopen for Civil Flights After Temporary Closure During India-Pakistan Conflict

New Delhi, May 12, 2025 — In a significant step toward restoring normalcy, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has confirmed the reopening of 32 airports that were temporarily shut due to the recent India-Pakistan military conflict. Civil flight operations have now resumed with immediate effect, allowing airlines and passengers to return to regular schedules.

These airports span key regions in northern and western India, covering states such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.

Here is the full list of reopened airports:

1. Adampur
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

Airlines including IndiGo and SpiceJet have announced the resumption of services at these locations. Passengers are advised to check updated schedules with their respective carriers and expect minor delays as full operations are restored.

The reopening marks a critical step in stabilizing the region’s connectivity after weeks of uncertainty.