IndiGo Extends Flight Suspensions to Four Central Asian Cities Until Feb 11

IndiGo, India's largest airline, announced on January 27, 2026, that it has extended the suspension of flights to and from Tbilisi in Georgia, Almaty in Kazakhstan, Baku in Azerbaijan, and Tashkent in Uzbekistan until February 11, 2026, citing escalating security concerns around Iran.

The decision follows initial cancellations earlier in the week, including services on January 25 between Delhi and Tbilisi, and Mumbai and Almaty, as well as flights scheduled for January 26, 27, and 28 to those destinations. IndiGo stated that the moves are precautionary, aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the region. The airline's routes to these cities typically traverse Iranian airspace, which it is now avoiding due to the unstable situation. IndiGo operates these flights using A320neo aircraft, which lack the range and fuel capacity to accommodate longer alternative paths without significant adjustments.

"Taking into account developments around Iran, we have made additional adjustments to the schedule of some flights," the airline said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. "We are taking a cautious and proactive approach, with customer and crew...