Flight services resume at Chandigarh Airport following temporary suspension due to India-Pakistan tensions. First flight from Mumbai lands at 8:11 a.m. Full normalcy returns, say officials.
Chandigarh, May 14, 2025: Flight operations at Chandigarh Airport (SBSI) resumed smoothly on Wednesday morning after a brief suspension triggered by rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. The first commercial flight, arriving from Mumbai, touched down at 8:11 a.m. and departed at 9:04 a.m., signaling a return to normalcy.
The resumption of services comes as a major relief to passengers who faced cancellations and delays earlier this week. Flights to Delhi and other major destinations are also scheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening, confirming that full operations have resumed.
“Operations are completely normal now,” said a senior airport official, reassuring travelers of the safe restoration of flight services.
Background: Flights Canceled Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Earlier this week, heightened tensions along the border prompted temporary shutdowns at several key airports across northern India. On Monday, as a safety measure, the Indian civil aviation authority halted civilian flights from 32 airports, including Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot.
In response, budget carrier IndiGo suspended its services to and from these affected airports for Tuesday. However, the airline had announced that it would progressively restore operations starting Wednesday — a commitment it appears to have honored successfully.
Other Airlines Also Resume Services
Not just IndiGo, national carrier Air India and budget airline SpiceJet also resumed operations. Air India and SpiceJet restarted their Srinagar routes on Tuesday, while Air India Express resumed services to Jammu, easing travel concerns for many passengers stuck due to the uncertainty.
With the situation now under control, travelers using Chandigarh Airport can expect regular schedules, minimal disruptions, and all necessary security measures in place.
Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates and arrive early for check-in to avoid any last-minute hassles.
The resumption of flights at Chandigarh Airport marks a significant step towards restoring normalcy after days of tension-induced uncertainty. As airlines progressively resume services across the affected regions, both passengers and the aviation industry are breathing a collective sigh of relief.