Air India is running limited flights between India and West Asia, with some routes temporarily suspended.
Passengers should check routes in advance, book early, and consider nearby airports if needed.
Free rebooking or full refunds are available for flights affected by cancellations.
Air India and Air India Express are operating a total of 26 flights between India and West Asia on March 25, 2026. The announcement was made by the company through its official newsroom. The announcement comes at a time when the situation in West Asia is worsening, causing changes in the schedules of the flights. Some flights are running as usual, while some are limited or suspended temporarily. It is essential to note that if you are planning to book your ticket, you should be aware of the flights that are currently running and the simple steps to book your ticket without any hassle.
Tips before booking your flight
Before I tell you how you can book the Air India flight here are some of the details that you need to keep in mind:
- Check if your route is scheduled or non-scheduled.
- Book early as seats may be limited.
- Keep alternate cities in mind like Jeddah or Muscat.
- Stay updated for any last minute changes.
How to book Air India flights online
Booking your ticket online with Air India is easy. Here’s how you can do so:
1. Launch browser and visit the Air India website.
2. Enter the departure and arrival cities.
3. Select the date of your journey and the number of passengers.
4. Pick the class you want to fly and select a concession type (if eligible).
5. Check available flights based on the updated schedule.
6. Choose a flight option that you wish to travel with.
7. Enter passenger details carefully.
8. Make payment using your preferred method.
9. Lastly, save your booking confirmation.
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Rebooking and refund options
The airline is also offering passengers the option to rebook their flight for a future date (with no additional charges) or to opt for a full refund of their flight. However, do note that this is only applicable to the passengers who have booked to travel on routes where Air India Group’s scheduled services are temporarily suspended.
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Routes that are temporarily not operating
Here is a list of the flight routes that are temporarily not running. Moreover, we’ve also suggested the nearest airports you can take an Air India flight from:
| Location | Status for March 25 | Recommended nearest functional airport |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Suspended | Dubai (approx. 1 hour drive) |
| Sharjah | Suspended | Dubai (approx. 30 min drive) |
| Al Ain | Suspended | Abu Dhabi (approx. 1.5 hour drive) |
| Dammam | Suspended | Riyadh (via domestic travel) |
| Bahrain | Suspended | Riyadh (via domestic travel) |
| Doha | Suspended | Limited Qatar Airways flights only; AI suspended. |
| Kuwait | Suspended | Airspace remains restricted; no AI operations. |
| Tel Aviv | Suspended | All operations suspended until further notice. |
Current Air India flights from West Asia
Here’s a list of the current scheduled flights from West Asia:
| Country | City | Airline | Destination(s) in India | Status |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | Air India | Delhi, Mumbai | Scheduled |
| Air India Express | Kozhikode, Mangalore | Scheduled | ||
| Riyadh | Air India | Mumbai | Scheduled | |
| Air India Express | Bengaluru, Kozhikode | Scheduled | ||
| Oman | Muscat | Air India Express | Delhi, Mumbai | Scheduled |
| UAE | Dubai | Air India | Delhi | Non-Scheduled |
| Air India Express | Delhi | Non-Scheduled | ||
| Abu Dhabi | Air India Express | Delhi, Mumbai | Non-Scheduled |
