IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced the cancellation of flights to Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), and Baku (Azerbaijan) until January 28, 2026. This decision comes in response to the escalating tensions in the region surrounding Iran. The airline stated that the safety of its passengers and crew is its highest priority, and it is actively monitoring the developments in the region.
The cancellations affect flights scheduled for January 26, 27, and 28 to and from these four cities. Previously, on January 25, IndiGo had already cancelled flights from Delhi to Tbilisi and from Mumbai to Almaty, including their return journeys.
IndiGo released a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, explaining that these "proactive changes" to flight schedules are a result of careful assessment of the "prevailing situation". The airline normally uses Iranian airspace for these destinations. Due to the current circumstances, IndiGo is avoiding that airspace. Alternative routes would result in longer flight times and increased fuel consumption, according to an official.
The situation in Iran has become increasingly volatile, with rising tensions between Iran and the United States. These tensions have led to concerns about the safety of civilian aircraft flying over Iranian airspace. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had issued an advisory on January 16, 2026, recommending that air operators should not operate within the airspace of Iran at all altitudes and flight levels.
IndiGo has advised passengers to check their flight status regularly for updates and to explore alternative options, including future flights or full refunds, through the airline's official website. The airline has also informed passengers that flights scheduled to operate on January 26 to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent may make a brief stop in Doha for refueling.
Air India, which had been overflying the safer eastern parts of Iran on its flights to and from North America, will re-evaluate the situation once flights resume following disruptions caused by a snowstorm on the U.S. East Coast. Air India had already stopped overflying Iran on flights to and from Europe following the EASA advisory.
