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Hyderabad airport cancels 44 Gulf flights amid West Asia tensions
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on March 20, 2026
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Affected flights
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Affected airports
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Affected airlines
Disruption overview
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad canceled 44 international flights in response to heightened tensions in West Asia. The cancellations included 22 arrivals and 22 departures serving Gulf routes such as Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Muscat, Kuwait, and Medina. Air India, IndiGo, Emirates, and Qatar Airways announced service cancellations, while authorities observed reduced passenger and vehicle traffic at the terminal. The DGCA issued a safety advisory urging travelers to confirm flight status through airline websites or airport sources and to monitor updates closely.
Disruption details
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad experienced a wave of cancellations, with at least 44 international flights called off amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The impact covered both directions equally, with 22 inbound and 22 outbound services affected on the same day.
The routes primarily linked Hyderabad with major Gulf destinations, including Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Muscat, Kuwait, and Medina. Airport authorities reported a noticeable drop in passenger movement and vehicular traffic at the terminal during the disruption.
Several major carriers confirmed service cancellations, including Air India, IndiGo, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Airlines cited an uncertain and volatile security environment as the reason for suspending operations on the affected routes.
In response, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued a safety advisory, advising passengers to verify their flight status directly with their airline or through official airport sources before traveling to the airport. Travelers with plans to or from the listed Gulf hubs were urged to monitor updates closely as schedules remained subject to change.
This event involved a significant number of flights at a single airport and centered on international routes connecting Hyderabad with key Gulf cities. No specific timeframe for the resumption of services was provided in the available information. Passengers should continue to check airline notifications and official channels for any rebooking options or further changes to schedules.
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Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Past disruption
Compensation
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected
44
Airlines affected
Air India, IndiGo Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways
Airports affected
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Cities affected
Hyderabad
Countries affected
India
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
March 20, 2026
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