Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa are set to operate flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah.
Government monitors air travel closely while airlines adjust operations to ensure passenger safety and stable ticket prices.
New Delhi, Mar 09 Amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict, Indian airlines have stepped up efforts to bring passengers home from the West Asia region. On Monday, carriers are planning to operate around 50 inbound flights from major airports across the region, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the flights will be operated by Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air from cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah.
The ministry said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, which has begun affecting air travel between India and the region. Airlines are making necessary operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth flight operations.
Recent passenger movement data indicates that 51 inbound flights from the region arrived in India on March 7, carrying about 8,175 passengers. On March 8, Indian carriers had planned 49 inbound flights from West Asian airports.
Officials said airlines are also assessing conditions at other airports in the region so that additional flights can be arranged if required.
The government remains in constant coordination with airlines and aviation stakeholders to manage the situation. Authorities are also closely monitoring airfares to ensure ticket prices remain reasonable and to prevent any sudden surge during the current period of uncertainty.
Passengers travelling from the region have been advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules.
Meanwhile, Air India has announced plans to operate 78 additional flights across nine international routes between March 10 and March 18, 2026, to help accommodate passengers affected by the situation in West Asia.
The airline will add extra capacity on routes connecting Delhi and Mumbai with major global hubs including New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam and Zurich, as well as Colombo and Malé. The additional services will provide around 17,660 extra seats in both directions.
Air India said the move is aimed at boosting capacity at a time when travel options for many passengers remain constrained.
The Civil Aviation Ministry said it will continue to closely track developments and issue further updates as needed.
