Airspace closures over Iran and several neighboring countries, implemented in mid-March 2026, have severely disrupted international flight routes for Russian travelers. Major Russian carriers, including Aeroflot, were forced to cancel flights to destinations like Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, and reroute others to avoid the affected zones.
The closures, a security precaution following regional tensions, have blocked a primary southern corridor used by Russian airlines to reach Asia and the Middle East. This has eliminated a significant portion of available transit routes, forcing longer and more expensive flight paths.
While some transit options through the Gulf region are unavailable, Morocco has not emerged as a major alternative hub for Russian transit traffic. The primary impact remains the cancellation and rerouting of direct flights from Russia, causing widespread travel delays and complications for passengers.
