New Delhi, February 28 The DGCA, the aviation regulator, advised airlines on Saturday to avoid the airspace of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, until March 2.
The countries affected are Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Many airspaces have already been closed following the attacks on Iran by Israel and the US on Saturday. Indian airlines have suspended their services to the Middle East.
The advisory has been issued in line with international safety standards and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), the regulator said.
The regulator has asked airlines to refrain from operating within the 11 affected airspaces at all flight levels and altitudes.
Airlines have been asked to closely monitor all updated Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs) and Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by the affected countries and national authorities.
"This advisory is effective immediately and remains valid until March 02, 2026, unless reviewed or superseded by further developments," the DGCA said in the advisory.