Indian carriers are poised to restore regular flights to Kathmandu starting Thursday, with Air India and IndiGo deploying additional services to evacuate passengers stranded by recent political turmoil in Nepal, following the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport.

This coordinated response, directed by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, emphasises affordable fares and passenger support, highlighting India's proactive role in regional crises and the importance of aviation connectivity for humanitarian relief. As Nepal grapples with curfews and protests post-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, these measures could facilitate safe returns while underscoring the vulnerabilities of cross-border travel in volatile South Asian contexts.

The airport, shuttered on Tuesday, reopened Wednesday evening, prompting cancellations by major airlines including Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet for Tuesday and Wednesday. Naidu announced that Air India and IndiGo will operate extra flights from Delhi to Kathmandu this evening and over the coming days to assist home-bound travellers, with instructions to maintain reasonable pricing.

Air India confirmed special flights today and tomorrow to aid those affected, expressing gratitude for swift government coordination, and noted that scheduled services will resume Thursday. The airline typically runs 12 daily flights to the Nepalese capital.

IndiGo echoed the resumption, stating operations have restarted post-reopening. Air India Express offered flexibility for bookings up to September 17, 2025, allowing free rescheduling without change fees or fare differences, or full refunds. The carrier assured unhindered services beyond tomorrow. SpiceJet had preemptively cancelled Wednesday's Kathmandu connections.

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This aviation disruption stems from Nepal's escalating unrest: the army imposed nationwide restrictive orders and a curfew on Wednesday to prevent violence amid protests that forced Oli's resignation. The developments have left many, including Indian nationals, stranded, prompting India's Ministry of Civil Aviation to intervene.

Such actions not only prioritise passenger welfare but also reinforce bilateral ties, potentially aiding Nepal's stabilisation efforts amid ongoing demonstrations.

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