Delhi airport: 100 international flights cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Delhi International Airport Ltd posted on X saying that due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, west-bound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes

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New Delhi, Updated At : 03:35 PM Mar 01, 2026 IST

Stranded passengers wait outside a terminal, amid cancellation of flights to the Middle East due to the US and Israel strikes on Iran, at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Image credits/PTI Photo

At least 100 international flights have been cancelled at the Delhi airport on Sunday as airlines grapple with operational disruptions due to the Middle East crisis.

A source said 60 international departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled.

“Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, west-bound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes,” DIAL said in a post on X.

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital. It is also the country’s largest airport, handling more than 1,300 flight movements daily.

Earlier, the Civil Aviation Ministry said 444 international flights are expected to be cancelled by domestic carriers on Sunday.

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Delhi airport: 100 international flights cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Delhi International Airport Ltd posted on X saying that due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, west-bound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes

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