Flights Cancelled, Diverted As Qatar, UAE, Bahrain Shut Airspace Amid Missile Strikes

Last Updated:June 23, 2025, 23:39 IST

Several flights were disrupted on Monday night due to the sudden closure of airspace over Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain following missile strikes in the Gulf region.

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Several domestic and international flights on Monday night were disrupted following the sudden closure of airspace over Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain. The move came after missile strikes in the Gulf region.

An Air India Express flight that took off from Cochin at 6:53 PM was diverted to Muscat shortly after departure. Air India’s Doha-bound flight, scheduled for 12:53 AM, was cancelled due to the airspace restrictions. Meanwhile, a Qatar Airways flight expected to land at Cochin at 2:53 AM was delayed, which also affected its scheduled return leg.

Etihad Airways’ service from Cochin to Abu Dhabi was also impacted, with the aircraft turning back mid-flight. Similarly, a Gulf Air flight operating from Trivandrum to Bahrain, which had departed at 10:00 PM, had to return to its origin and is expected to land back at Trivandrum by around 11:00 PM.

Cochin Airport confirmed the disruptions in a statement, noting that flight services on this sector have been temporarily affected due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Passengers travelling to or from affected destinations have been advised to check with their airlines for updates.

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