Air travel between India and parts of the Middle East is gradually resuming, with airlines announcing select operations for March 12, even as the regional situation continues to evolve. Carriers including IndiGo and Air India said they are coordinating with authorities to restore services while prioritising passenger safety.
IndiGo stated that it will operate flights to nine destinations across the Middle East along with some routes to Europe on March 12, subject to prevailing safety conditions and regulatory approvals. The airline added that schedules may change at short notice and advised passengers to check the latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
Which flights is IndiGo operating on March 12?
According to the airline’s update, several routes connecting cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kochi with Middle Eastern hubs including Jeddah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Riyadh are part of the planned operations. Flights linking India with Amsterdam, Medina and other locations are also scheduled. IndiGo said its teams are reaching out to passengers affected by earlier disruptions to help them with alternate travel arrangements.
IndiGo flights scheduled for March 12
| Flight | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 6E 01 | BOM | JHR |
| 6E 02 | JHR | BOM |
| 6E 21 | BOM | AMS |
| 6E 22 | AMS | BOM |
| 6E 25 | AMS | BOM |
| 6E 58 | MED | HYD |
| 6E 59 | BOM | MED |
| 6E 61 | BOM | JED |
| 6E 62 | JED | BOM |
| 6E 63 | DEL | JED |
| 6E 64 | JED | DEL |
| 6E 65 | CCJ | JED |
| 6E 66 | JED | CCJ |
| 6E 67 | HYD | JED |
| 6E 68 | JED | HYD |
| 6E 73 | BOM | RUH |
| 6E 74 | RUH | BOM |
| 6E 77 | BLR | JED |
| 6E 78 | JED | BLR |
| 6E 91 | BOM | JED |
| 6E 92 | JED | BOM |
| 6E 1267 | BOM | MCT |
| 6E 1268 | MCT | BOM |
| 6E 1273 | HYD | MCT |
| 6E 1274 | MCT | HYD |
| 6E 1413 | BOM | AUH |
| 6E 1414 | AUH | BOM |
| 6E 1421 | HYD | SHJ |
| 6E 1422 | SHJ | HYD |
| 6E 1448 | HYD | AUH |
| 6E 1449 | AUH | HYD |
| 6E 1453 | BOM | DXB |
| 6E 1454 | DXB | BOM |
| 6E 1461 | DEL | DXB |
| 6E 1462 | DXB | DEL |
| 6E 1463 | DEL | DXB |
| 6E 1464 | DXB | DEL |
| 6E 1495 | HYD | RKT |
| 6E 1496 | RKT | HYD |
| 6E 1501 | BOM | FJR |
| 6E 1502 | FJR | BOM |
How many flights will Air India operate to West Asia?
Air India and Air India Express together plan to operate 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 12. The airlines will run services to destinations such as Jeddah and Muscat, including 10 flights to and from Jeddah and eight scheduled flights to and from Muscat operated by Air India Express.
Additionally, one non-scheduled round flight each will operate to Riyadh from Mumbai and Kozhikode.
Air India and Air India Express operations for March 12
| Country | Airport | Scheduled Operations | Ad Hoc Operations | Operating Sectors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Dubai | No | Yes | Air India Express – Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai x 2 |
| UAE | Dubai | No | Yes | Air India – Delhi x 2, Mumbai x 3 |
| UAE | Abu Dhabi | No | Yes | Air India Express – Bengaluru, Mumbai |
| UAE | Ras Al Khaimah | No | Yes | Air India Express – Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai x 2 |
| UAE | Sharjah | No | Yes | Air India Express – Bengaluru, Mumbai |
| UAE | Al Ain | No | No | — |
| Oman | Muscat | Yes | No | Air India Express – Delhi, Mumbai, Kozhikode x 2 |
| Oman | Salalah | No | No | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | Yes | No | Air India Express – Bengaluru, Kozhikode |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | Yes | No | Air India – Delhi, Mumbai x 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | No | Yes | Air India Express – Kozhikode |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | No | Yes | Air India – Mumbai |
| Saudi Arabia | Dammam | No | No | — |
| Bahrain | Bahrain | No | No | — |
| Qatar | Doha | No | No | — |
| Kuwait | Kuwait | No | No | — |
| Israel | Tel Aviv | No | No | — |
Are additional flights being planned?
Apart from scheduled services, the Air India group said it will run 40 additional non-scheduled flights connecting India with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, subject to slot availability and other operational conditions. These flights have been approved by Indian and local regulatory authorities.
The airline also said passengers affected by temporarily suspended routes can rebook their travel at no additional cost or opt for a full refund. Travellers have been advised to check airline websites or contact customer support for updates as the situation remains dynamic.