Iran's airspace closure leads to flight cancelations by IndiGo, Air India
Travel plans just got a shake-up: as of early February 2026 (reported Feb 4, 2026), IndiGo and Air India have stopped using Iranian airspace.
Now, trips to Europe, the UK, the US, and Canada are taking longer—estimates range from about 15-45 minutes to as much as 45-120 minutes—and using more fuel—so expect some delays.
Major US routes canceled
The source does not report cancelations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku or Tashkent; it reports Copenhagen service suspended from February 17, 2026, and reductions on London/Manchester.
Air India isn't spared either—the source says Air India is using alternative west-bound routes and assessing operations (reported Feb 4, 2026); it does not report a Jan 15, 2026 cancelation of Delhi-New York or that it stopped flights to Tehran or Mashhad.
IndiGo suspended Copenhagen from February 17, 2026, and reduced London/Manchester services; the source does not give an end date (no Feb 28, 2026) or confirm Air India cancelations.
Passengers should be ready for possible delays or last-minute changes.