DGCA issues urgent safety advisory for Indian flights over Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace

Advisory lasts until May 4 2026 after strikes

India’s DGCA has released an urgent safety advisory for Indian air operators, citing escalating security risks across the Middle East and Persian Gulf. The notice, based on a recent review of international developments, points to heightened risk conditions following U.S. and Israel military strikes involving Iranian territory. The advisory remains valid until May 4, 2026.