Ahmedabad: Flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport were significantly disrupted on Saturday following the closure of airspaces across several Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Multiple arrivals and departures to and from Gulf destinations were cancelled, while several domestic flights were delayed, causing inconvenience to passengers.

International Arrivals Cancelled

Among the affected inbound international services:

• SpiceJet SG 016 from Dubai (DXB), scheduled to arrive at 23:35, was cancelled.

• Etihad Airways EY 240 from Abu Dhabi (AUH), scheduled at 18:20, was also cancelled.

Domestic Arrivals Delayed

Several domestic flights witnessed delays, including:

• IndiGo 6E 6183 from Coimbatore (CJB)

• IndiGo 6E 7524 from Jaipur (JAI)

• IndiGo 6E 645 from Raipur (RPR)

• SpiceJet SG 458 from Chennai (MAA)

• Air India AI 2939 from New Delhi (DEL)

• SpiceJet SG 303 from Bengaluru (BLR)

• SpiceJet SG 1078 from Mumbai (BOM)

• Alliance Air 9I 604 from Keshod (IXK)

Passengers reported extended waiting times as revised schedules were announced.

Departures to Gulf Cancelled

Several outbound international services were also called off:

• IndiGo 6E 1431 to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

• IndiGo 6E 1243 to Kuwait City (KWI)

• Etihad Airways EY 241 to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

• IndiGo 6E 075 to Jeddah (JED) (listed twice in the departure schedule)

Additionally, IndiGo 6E 6182 to Coimbatore (CJB) was delayed.

Escalation in Middle East

The disruptions come after the United States confirmed its involvement in military strikes against Iran. US President Donald Trump stated that the US had begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

Israel announced a “preemptive strike” under an operation reportedly named “Roar of the Lion,” targeting multiple Iranian military sites. Explosions were reported in Tehran, including near offices linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran vowed a “crushing” retaliation, and the Israel Defence Forces said they were intercepting missiles launched from Iran.

Following the strikes, both Israel and Iran reportedly shut their respective airspaces, while other countries in the region imposed temporary airspace restrictions as a precautionary measure. The situation has disrupted international flight paths, particularly those transiting through Gulf and West Asian corridors.

Airlines are closely monitoring developments, and further schedule changes cannot be ruled out depending on the evolving security situation. Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport. DeshGujarat