More than 250 international flights were cancelled on Tuesday at four of India’s busiest airports — Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, and Chennai International Airport — as widespread disruptions linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia continued to batter global aviation networks.

The cancellations mark the fourth consecutive day of major operational disturbances, with Indian carriers among those withdrawing services for safety reasons amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Flight tracking data and official statements show that Indian airlines have already scrapped more than 1,100 international flights in the preceding three days as airspace restrictions and safety advisories reverberate across the region.

Airport authorities said Tuesday’s cancellations encompassed both departures and arrivals, affecting passengers traveling to and from Gulf hubs including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and other Middle Eastern destinations. At Chennai, for example, around 30 flights were called off within a 24-hour period as airlines adjusted schedules in response to evolving airspace closures and security concerns.

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The disruptions are part of a much larger global aviation crisis sparked by military actions and retaliatory strikes in the Middle East, which have led to the closure of airspace over several nations and the temporary shutdown of major transit hubs such as Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and others. Independent aviation analysts report that thousands of flights worldwide have been cancelled or rerouted in recent days due to these closures.

Travelers have faced long delays, with some airports establishing help desks for affected passengers and urging fliers to check their flight statuses directly with airlines. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad have issued their own cancellations and operational notices, and many carriers are offering refunds or alternative arrangements for disrupted journeys.

Industry observers warn that normal international flight operations could remain unsettled for days as regional airspace uncertainties persist and airlines navigate rapidly changing safety advisories. Passengers planning travel through or to the Middle East are being advised to monitor airline communications closely and prepare for continued schedule modifications as the conflict evolves.

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