Operation Sindoor: Hindon Airport suspends flights for 3 days - Check details here

There will be no flights from Hindon terminal for three days. The decision was taken after India launched a air strike on terrorist sites across under the Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and PoK, putting defence forces on high alert. The Hindon terminal, which functions out of the Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Ghaziabad, has been temporarily closed due to security reasons.

The suspension of flights from the Hindon airport began on Wednesday and is expected to continue until 5 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The shutdown affects several domestic routes, and both airlines and passengers have been advised to stay updated via official channels.

Flight Operations Suspended at Hindon Airport

Currently, around 16 commercial flights operate daily from the Hindon airport, with Air India Express being the primary carrier. These flights connect major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Kolkata, Varanasi, Patna, Jaipur, and Bhubaneswar.

Due to Operation Sindoor, these services are on hold. An update will be provided daily, according to Ghaziabad District Magistrate Deepak Meena, who said, ¡°There¡¯s no fixed timeline yet. We will share information as we receive updates.¡±

Airlines and Passengers Affected

Air India Express has officially announced flight disruptions due to restrictions placed under Operation Sindoor. Flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, and Hindon have been cancelled for the time being. The airline posted a message on X (formerly Twitter), advising travellers to monitor alerts and messages for any new information.

#ImportantUpdate

We are offering a full refund or free rescheduling for our flights to and from Amritsar, Gwalior, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon until 05:30hrs on 10th May 2025.

To change or cancel your bookings online, please visit: https://t.co/20Ow1YVlz6 or #ChatWithTia on¡­ pic.twitter.com/sY654Y7T9L

¡ª Air India Express (@AirIndiaX) May 7, 2025

Fly Big Airlines, which flies to smaller cities such as Kishangarh, Adampur, Bathinda, and Ludhiana, has also halted services following a directive from the Indian Air Force. Similarly, Star Air¡¯s operations on the Hindon-Nanded route are also suspended.

Passenger Experiences and Reactions

According to TOI, travellers have been caught off guard by the sudden cancellations. Sriwats Gopal, who was flying to Patna, said, ¡°I only found out when I checked my phone. I called the helpline, and they confirmed there were no flights from Hindon terminal.¡±

Another passenger, Abhishek Jha, shared, ¡°Thankfully, I received an update in time. Now I¡¯m planning to fly from Delhi to Varanasi on a different date.¡±

Why Hindon Terminal Is Important

The Hindon terminal was launched in 2017 under the Government¡¯s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to reduce pressure on Delhi¡¯s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Located in Ghaziabad, the terminal is popular among travellers from East Delhi and surrounding areas who prefer avoiding the long drive to IGI.

According to recent updates from the terminal¡¯s official social media handle, over 4,000 passengers travelled through Hindon airport on Tuesday alone, with 14 flight movements recorded in a single day.

Flights May Resume After May 10

Although there are currently no flights from Hindon terminal, there¡¯s hope that normal operations may resume post-May 10, depending on the security situation. Authorities will continue to issue daily advisories regarding the status of Hindon terminal.

Passengers are advised to keep an eye on updates from airlines and the Hindon airport to avoid inconvenience.

Operation Sindoor: 27 airports, including Leh, Amritsar and Jamnaga,r shut; over 400 flights cancelled

Amid heightened cross-border tensions following missile strikes by Indian armed forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on nine terror bases, 27 airports across northern, western, and central India have been shut for commercial operations. As per a Times of India report, this includes key hubs like Leh, Amritsar, and Jamnagar.

Passenger Advisory issued at 15:09 Hrs#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory pic.twitter.com/jVe4zpj11H

¡ª Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 7, 2025

The move has led to widespread disruption of air traffic, with over 430 flights cancelled by Indian carriers on Thursday (May 8) alone. Delhi Airport issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) stating: "Due to changing airspace conditions, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates and alternate travel arrangements."

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