Have Flights Been Cancelled At Delhi Airport? Here's What We Know
Delhi Airport Flights Cancellation: Delhi Airport issued an advisory urging passengers to strictly adhere to baggage regulations and cooperate fully with security personnel.
Over 100 flights to and from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) were cancelled on Friday as tensions escalated along the India-Pakistan border. Airport authorities issued an advisory urging passengers to strictly adhere to baggage regulations and cooperate fully with security personnel.
As per real-time flight tracking website Flightradar24, at least 34 arriving and 70 departing flights had been cancelled at IGI airport by 10:30am today.
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What Delhi Airport Said On Flight Cancellations
In a post on X, Delhi Airport authorities stated that while overall airport operations remain normal, flight schedules may experience disruptions. The advisory cautioned passengers against spreading or relying on unverified information.
Passenger Advisory issued at 12:52 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/tN2wBcvZV7— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 9, 2025
Earlier, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) issued a directive for enhanced security protocols at all civilian airports across India in the wake of Operation Sindhoor. The BCAS mandated comprehensive secondary ladder point checks, random inspections of passenger baggage, and increased physical screening of cargo. Moreover, the entry of visitors into terminal buildings has been temporarily prohibited until at least May 18th, and marshals are being deployed within terminals to bolster security presence.
India has already suspended commercial flight operations at approximately 25 airports, primarily those situated near the India-Pakistan border or located at significant Indian Air Force bases. This measure was taken after Indian armed forces conducted strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor.
How To Check Flight Status At Delhi Airport?
You can check the flight status at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) through the official Delhi Airport website (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/) which offers a dedicated “Live Flight Information" or “Flight Status" section where you can search for arrivals and departures by flight number, airline, origin/destination, and date.
Alternatively, you can utilize the official websites or mobile applications of the specific airline you are flying with.
For immediate assistance, you can contact the airline directly or the Delhi Airport’s information desk at +91 124 4797300.
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