New Delhi, April 10: Flights are continuing to operate from Gulf countries where airspace remains open, while approximately 843,000 passengers have traveled from the region to India since February 28, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.
In the United Arab Emirates, airlines are continuing to operate limited non-scheduled commercial flights between India based on operational and safety considerations, with approximately 95 flights expected on Thursday.
Flights are also continuing to operate from various airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman to destinations in India. With the airspace in Qatar partially open, Qatar Airways is expected to operate approximately 8-10 flights to India on Thursday.
The airspace in Bahrain is open. Gulf Air is planning limited flight operations from Bahrain to India and is currently operating non-scheduled flights from Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia to India. Travel of Indian nationals from Bahrain continues to be facilitated through Saudi Arabia.
The airspace in Kuwait remains closed. Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways are operating non-scheduled commercial flights from Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia to India.
Due to the airspace closure, travel of Indian nationals from Kuwait continues to be facilitated through Saudi Arabia to India, the ministry said.
The Embassy of India in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 2,180 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India, including 981 Indian students and 657 Indian fishermen, the statement said.
Israel's airspace is partially open with restricted flight operations. Travel of Indian nationals continues to be facilitated through Jordan and Egypt to India.
Iraq's airspace is open with restricted flight operations. Travel of Indian nationals continues to be facilitated through Jordan and Saudi Arabia to India, the statement added.
Meanwhile, a dedicated special control room at the Ministry of External Affairs remains operational and works in tandem with Indian Missions, while maintaining regular contact with State Governments and Union Territories. Efforts remain focused on ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of the Indian community in the Gulf region, the statement said.
Indian Missions and Posts continue to operate 24/7 helplines and are proactively assisting Indian nationals.
Updated advisories are being issued regularly, including information on local government guidelines, flight and travel situations, and consular services.
Indian Missions also remain actively engaged with Indian community associations, professional groups, Indian companies, and other stakeholders in the region, the statement added.