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Iran-Israel war update: Air India, Air India Express resume flight services to Jeddah, Muscat – check schedule

Airspace open in Middle East: Air India and Air India Express have announced the resumption of flight services to and from Jeddah and Muscat following the reopening of airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Air India Group resumes flight services to Jeddah and Muscat (Image: Air India/X)Air India Group resumes flight services to Jeddah and Muscat (Image: Air India/X)

Airspace open in Middle East: Air India and Air India Express have announced the resumption of flight services to and from Jeddah and Muscat following the reopening of airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman. However, due to the closure of airspace over several other countries in West Asia, the Air India group has extended the suspension of its scheduled operations until March 10, 2026.

“Due to the continuing airspace closures over multiple other countries in the West Asian region, Air India group’s scheduled operations to and from other points in West Asia remain suspended until 10 March 2026,” it said in a statement.

Air India, Air India scheduled flight operations from Saudi Arabia and Oman on March 5-6:

 

Scheduled Flights on 5th / 6th March 2026Air India Express & Air India operations to Oman and Saudi Arabia

🇴🇲 Oman · Muscat (MCT) Air India Express
Route Flight No.
Mumbai – Muscat – Mumbai IX235 / IX236
Delhi – Muscat – Delhi IX163 / IX164
Kochi – Muscat – Kochi IX432 / IX441
Kozhikode – Muscat – Kozhikode IX318 / 317
Mangaluru – Muscat – Mangaluru IX818 / IX781
Tiruchirappalli – Muscat – Tiruchirappalli IX620 / IX619
Thiruvananthapuram – Muscat – Thiruvananthapuram IX550 / IX549
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Jeddah (JED) Air India
Route Flight No.
Delhi – Jeddah – Delhi AI2255 / AI2256
Mumbai – Jeddah – Mumbai AI2245 / AI2246
* Subject to regulatory approvals. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for updates.
 

Air India, Air India Express to operate additional ad-hoc special flights

Air India and Air India Express have also announced the operation of additional ad-hoc special flights to and from Dubai, Muscat and Ras Al Khaimah on March 5-6 to bring back stranded passengers to India.

“These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions from the relevant regulatory authorities in India, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, following comprehensive assessments of the prevailing conditions across multiple parameters, including safety, security, and operational feasibility,” it said.

It further said that these special flights are intended primarily to assist stranded travellers, priority will be given to guests holding existing bookings with either carrier.

 

Scheduled Flights – UAE & OmanAir India & Air India Express operations across key Middle East routes

🇦🇪 UAE · Dubai (DXB) Air India
Route Flight No.
Mumbai – Dubai – Mumbai AI983D / AI984
Delhi – Dubai – Delhi AI995D / AI996
Mumbai – Dubai – Mumbai AI4201 / AI4202
Delhi – Dubai – Delhi AI4205 / AI4206
🇦🇪 UAE · Dubai (DXB) Air India Express
Route Flight No.
Mumbai – Dubai – Mumbai IX1117 / IX1118
Kozhikode – Dubai – Kozhikode IX313 / IX314
Bengaluru – Dubai – Bengaluru IX1115 / IX1116
🇴🇲 Oman · Muscat (MCT) Air India Express
Route Flight No.
Mumbai – Muscat – Mumbai IX1112 / IX1113
Delhi – Muscat – Delhi IX6601 / IX6602
🇦🇪 UAE · Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Air India Express
Route Flight No.
Mumbai – Ras Al Khaimah – Mumbai IX1121 / IX1122
Kochi – Ras Al Khaimah – Kochi IX1123 / IX1125
Delhi – Ras Al Khaimah – Delhi IX6603 / IX6604
 

Air India, Air India Express services to remain suspended on following routes in West Asia

 

West Asia Routes: Suspended Until Further NoticeAir India & Air India Express operations across UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain & Qatar

🇦🇪 UAE 5 route groups
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Abu Dhabi →
Bengaluru, Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli
Air India Express
Ras Al Khaimah →
Kannur, Kozhikode
Air India Express
Sharjah →
Amritsar, Delhi, Indore, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Varanasi, Vijayawada
Air India Express
Dubai →
Amritsar, Goa, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kochi, Mangaluru, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli
Air India Express
Dubai →
Kochi, Hyderabad, Kochi
Air India
🇴🇲 Oman 1 route group
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Salalah →
Kozhikode, Kochi
Air India Express
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 5 route groups
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Riyadh →
Bengaluru, Lucknow, Kannur, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram
Air India Express
Riyadh →
Delhi, Mumbai
Air India
Jeddah →
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Mangaluru
Air India Express
Dammam →
Bengaluru, Delhi, Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangaluru, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram
Air India Express
Dammam →
Mumbai
Air India
🇰🇼 Kuwait 1 route group
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Kuwait →
Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Tiruchirapalli
Air India Express
🇧🇭 Bahrain 1 route group
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Bahrain →
Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangaluru
Air India Express
🇶🇦 Qatar 2 route groups
Hub · Routes to India Airline
Doha →
Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram
Air India Express
Doha →
Delhi, Mumbai
Air India
 

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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