West Asia Tensions Disrupt Mangaluru Air Services; Gulf Flights Cancelled, Diverted

West Asia Tensions Disrupt Mangaluru Air Services; Gulf Flights Cancelled, Diverted

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, March 1, 2026: Air travel from Mangaluru was disrupted on Saturday following Israeli strikes on Iran, which led to airspace closures across parts of West Asia and impacted several international routes.

Officials at Mangaluru International Airport said Air India Express flight IX 831 from Mangaluru to Dubai returned to the bay after Iranian airspace was closed. The flight was later cancelled at 3 pm, and all 174 passengers and six crew members were safely deplaned.

Another Air India Express service, IX 821 from Mangaluru to Qatar, was diverted to Mumbai. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 1467 from Mangaluru to Dubai was cancelled.

Multiple Gulf-bound Flights Affected

Flights affected due to airspace restrictions include IX 822 (Qatar–Mangaluru), IX 832 (Dubai–Mangaluru), IX 847 (Mangaluru–Dammam), IX 813 (Mangaluru–Dubai), IX 851 (Mangaluru–Kuwait), and IX 815 (Mangaluru–Abu Dhabi), among others.

Air India Express announced a temporary suspension of its Gulf services and said affected passengers were being informed through their registered contact details. IndiGo advised travellers to check the latest flight status before proceeding to the airport.

Airlines are revising schedules and rerouting aircraft in response to the evolving airspace restrictions across the region.