The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended a ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft using Pakistani airspace until June 24, 2026, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The ban, which has been in place since February 2019 following the Pulwama attack and subsequent India-Pakistan tensions, was previously extended on April 24, 2026, for one month. The latest extension continues the restriction for another 30 days.
The NOTAM, a standard aviation safety notice, prohibits all Indian-registered aircraft from entering or overflying Pakistani airspace. The PAA has not provided a specific reason for the latest extension, but the measure remains in effect amid ongoing diplomatic strains between the two countries.
Indian airlines have been forced to take longer routes to destinations in Europe and the Middle East, increasing flight times and fuel costs. The ban does not affect Pakistani aircraft or flights from other countries.
