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Iran Airspace Partially Open, More Flights to India from Gulf

Iran's airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travel there. Over 110 flights are expected between the UAE and India on Sunday as airlines resume limited operations. Indian missions are actively assisting nationals, including 2,445 evacuated from Iran via land borders. Since February 28, around 12,96,000 passengers have traveled from the region to India.

Key Points: Iran Airspace Partially Open: Flights to India Resume

  • Iran airspace partially open for cargo, chartered flights
  • Over 110 flights expected between UAE and India on Sunday
  • 2,445 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran via land border
  • Around 12,96,000 passengers travelled from region to India since Feb 28
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Iran airspace partially open, more flights coming to India from Gulf

Iran airspace partially open for cargo, chartered flights. Over 110 flights from UAE to India Sunday. Indian missions assist nationals.

"Indian missions remain actively engaged with the Indian community, including the various associations, organisations, professional groups, Indian companies and other stakeholders in the region. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, April 26

Iran's airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country, and those already there are urged to leave via the land border, with the embassy's support, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

So far, the Indian embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 2,445 Indian nationals out of Iran through land border routes, the statement said.

Israel's airspace is open, and limited flight operations have resumed to destinations in the region, which can be used for onward travel to India.

In the UAE, airlines continue to operate limited commercial flights to India based on operational and safety considerations, with around 110 flights expected between the UAE and India on Sunday.

Flights continue to operate from various airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman to destinations in India. With Qatar airspace partially open, Qatar Airways is also operating flights to various destinations in India.

The Kuwait airspace is open. Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways have resumed limited flight operations from Kuwait to India. Bahrain airspace is also open, and Gulf Air is operating flights from Bahrain to various destinations in India.

Besides, Iraq's airspace is open with limited flight operations to destinations in the region, which can be used for onward travel to India.

Indian missions remain actively engaged with the Indian community, including the various associations, organisations, professional groups, Indian companies and other stakeholders in the region.

The government is according high priority to the welfare of Indian seafarers in the region. Indian missions are extending all assistance to the Indian crew members on vessels in the region, including coordination with the local authorities and agencies, extending consular assistance and facilitating requests to return to India.

Since 28 February, around 12,96,000 passengers have travelled from the region to India.

Indian missions and posts continue to operate round-the-clock helplines and are proactively assisting Indian nationals. They remain in close contact with the local governments.

Updated advisories are being issued regularly, including information on local government guidelines, flight and travel situations and consular services and various welfare measures being undertaken to support the Indian community, the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see the government taking action. But why didn't they start earlier? So many people were stranded for weeks. At least now there's some hope for those stuck in the Gulf.
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Vikram M
Our embassy in Tehran doing great work! 2,445 people evacuated via land routes is no small feat. But the airspace situation is worrying - hope flights resume fully soon. Bohot log kaam ke liye wahan gaye hain.
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Ananya R
12,96,000 passengers since February! That's massive. But I'm worried about the risks - open airspace doesn't mean safe travel. The government should ensure proper screening and quarantine for everyone coming back.
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Rohit P
Happy for the stranded Indians, but what about Indian seafarers? They're often ignored. Glad the article mentions them - the government should prioritize their welfare too. Bada time ho gaya unhe wapas aane mein.
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Kavya N
It's good that advisories are being updated regularly. But I wish the government could arrange more charter flights from Iran directly. Land border evacuation is risky. Hope everyone stays safe! 🌸
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Siddharth J
The situation in the Gulf is critical. 110 flights between UAE and India in one day - that's good but also concerning. Hope all safety protocols are followed

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