Air India Diverts Over 15 International Flights Amid Iran Airspace Shutdown

Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport was shut down until further notice, with Israel’s air defense systems placed on high alert for potential Iranian retaliation. In response to the heightened tensions, Israel’s national carrier El Al announced the suspension of all flights to and from the country.

Simultaneously, Iranian state media reported the closure of the country’s airspace, compounding disruptions across international air travel routes.

Air India Diverts Over 15 Flights Amid Rising Tensions

Amid the escalating conflict and closure of Iranian airspace, Air India announced it has diverted or returned more than 15 international flights to ensure passenger safety. The airline issued a statement citing the “emerging situation in Iran” as the reason for the diversions.

List of Diverted or Returned Air India Flights:

• Diverted to Vienna:

  • AI130 – London Heathrow to Mumbai

  • AI2016 – London Heathrow to Delhi

  • AI104 – Washington to Delhi

• Diverted to Sharjah:

  • AI102 – New York to Delhi

  • AI132 – London Heathrow to Bengaluru

• Diverted to Jeddah:

  • AI116 – New York to Mumbai

  • AI126 – Chicago to Delhi

  • AI188 – Vancouver to Delhi

• Diverted to Frankfurt/Milan:

  • AI101 – Delhi to New York

  • AI190 – Toronto to Delhi

• Returned to Origin:

  • AI129 – Mumbai to London Heathrow

  • AI119 – Mumbai to New York

  • AI103 – Delhi to Washington

  • AI106 – Newark to Delhi

  • AI2018 – London Heathrow to Delhi

  • AI189 – Delhi to Toronto

Airlines around the world are closely monitoring the situation and adjusting their routes as necessary to ensure operational safety.

Israel Targets Iran in Coordinated Strikes

On Friday, Israel confirmed it had carried out targeted strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, missile facilities, and high-ranking military officials. The Israeli government described the operation as the beginning of a sustained campaign aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities.