Flights between India and several Middle Eastern countries are gradually resuming as airlines restore operations despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. Airports such as Cochin International Airport and Trivandrum International Airport have begun seeing services return to major Gulf hubs including Riyadh, Jeddah, Muscat, Dubai and Doha.
Major carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Flydubai, Saudia and SpiceJet have restarted several routes as regional airspace restrictions begin to ease.
The aviation industry had been heavily impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, which led to temporary airspace closures and flight disruptions. However, industry sources indicate that nearly 40% of flights to key West Asian destinations have now resumed, offering relief to airlines and passengers.
Kerala’s tourism and travel sectors, which rely significantly on Gulf connectivity, are gradually adjusting to the evolving aviation situation. Authorities and airlines are also closely monitoring visa delays and security developments in the region as they work toward restoring full flight schedules in the coming weeks.