IndiGo announced operational adjustments for its Middle East network between March 16 and March 28, 2026, in response to the evolving geopolitical situation. The airline will operate 252 weekly flights to the region, maintaining connectivity to Saudi Arabia (126 weekly) and Oman (28 weekly), with 98 weekly flights to the UAE. Operations to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah remain suspended until March 28, 2026.
Cautious Realignment of Middle East Operations
IndiGo has initiated cautious adjustments to its flight schedule for the Middle East region in view of the evolving situation. Effective from March 16, 2026, through March 28, 2026, the airline plans to operate a total of 252 weekly flights to and from the Middle East.
Current Capacity Deployment
The airline is prioritizing essential connectivity while aligning capacity with current operational conditions, including geopolitical risks and rising costs. The revised schedule focuses on:
- Saudi Arabia: Operating nearly a regular schedule with 126 weekly flights to/from the country.
- UAE: Operating 98 weekly flights.
- Oman: Operating 28 weekly flights.
Suspended Operations
As part of these necessary network adjustments, planned operations to several key cities will remain suspended until March 28, 2026. These cities include Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah.
Detailed Flight Schedule Until March 28, 2026
The following table details the confirmed flight schedule for key destinations until the specified date (all timings are local):
Abu Dhabi Routes
Flights between Mumbai, Delhi, and Abu Dhabi will operate daily. For example, 6E 1402 (Abu Dhabi – Mumbai) departs at 1900 and arrives at 0005 (+1).
Dubai Routes
Daily services connect Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai. The first flight of the day, 6E 1461 (Delhi – Dubai), departs at 0740, while the last evening flight, 6E 1453 (Mumbai – Dubai), departs at 1530.
Muscat and Medina Routes
Daily flights are scheduled for Muscat and Medina. Notably, 6E 0060 (Madinah – Mumbai) operates in the early morning, departing 0210 and arriving 0905.
Riyadh and Jeddah Routes
IndiGo continues daily operations to Riyadh and Jeddah. The return flight from Riyadh, 6E 0074 (Riyadh – Mumbai), departs at 0745. For Jeddah, services connect from Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
Note: All timings provided are in local time zones, and exact timings might differ based on the specific day of operation. Certain arrivals are marked with (+1), indicating arrival on the next calendar day.
Customer Support and Future Outlook
IndiGo is taking measures to support affected customers, including standing ready to operate additional adhoc flights for stranded passengers if necessary. The airline strongly encourages passengers to check the latest information on its website before planning journeys, as operations will continue to adapt to the evolving environment to ensure the safety and security of all.
Source: BSE
