Srinagar, Dec 12: Air travel faced disruptions on Thursday as multiple airlines cancelled several scheduled flights from Srinagar Airport due to operational reasons. However, despite the cancellations, authorities at Srinagar International Airport assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for Umrah pilgrims, ensuring their smooth facilitation and onward journey.
According to the airport’s updated schedule for 12 December 2025, Indigo and other airlines reported a total of six flight cancellations.
Indigo Cancellations
Indigo cancelled four flights on Thursday.
6E 6165, scheduled to depart at 09:45 AM for Amritsar,
6E 6761 with a 17:35 PM departure to Delhi,
6E 6962, slated for 18:45 PM to Kolkata, and
6E 2449, scheduled at 20:40 PM for Delhi.
Other Airlines Cancelled Flights
Two additional flights were also cancelled:
SG 664 (SpiceJet), scheduled at 12:55 PM for Delhi,
IX 1017 (Air India Express), departing at 14:45 PM for Delhi.
The cancellations caused inconvenience to general passengers, especially those travelling to major metro cities. Airport officials said that affected passengers were being notified directly by the respective airlines, and alternative arrangements—including rescheduling and refund options—were being offered as per standard protocol.
Special Arrangements for Umrah Pilgrims
In the midst of these disruptions, authorities confirmed that all arrangements had been put in place for Umrah pilgrims travelling from Srinagar. Dedicated counters, priority baggage support, and coordination teams were deployed to assist pilgrims in completing travel formalities without difficulty.
Airport officials said that despite the cancelled flights, the special Umrah travel schedule remained unaffected, and pilgrims were provided timely updates and guidance. “Our teams are on the ground to ensure every pilgrim receives proper support. No Umrah passenger will face any difficulty,” an airport spokesperson said.
Authorities have also urged passengers to stay updated through airline notifications and avoid unnecessary travel to the airport without flight confirmation.
The situation is being monitored closely, and normal flight operations are expected to resume without further disruptions.
