When Will Hajj Flights Resume from Srinagar Airport?

Srinagar, May 12 (NationPress) Just hours after the Srinagar International Airport was included in the list of 32 airports across the nation where NOTAM was lifted, officials announced the updated schedule for Hajj flights departing from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia.

Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, CEO of the Hajj committee, noted in a directive that this update supersedes the previous notification dated May 10, 2025, confirming the resumption of Hajj Chartered Flights.

“The details of flights, along with a list of the pilgrims set to depart on May 14, 2025, have been published for the awareness of all concerned Hajj pilgrims,” he stated.

“Pilgrims are advised to report at the Hajj House in Bemina, Srinagar, as per their flight schedules. Only standard luggage will be accepted, and items considered banned will not be permitted,” the directive added.

An official announcement earlier today confirmed that Srinagar International Airport is among the 32 airports reopening for civilian flights, following a positive development in relations between India and Pakistan after a period of tensions.

“Attention Flyers: The temporary closure notice for 32 airports for civil aircraft operations has been rescinded, and all airports are now available for operations immediately,” noted a communication from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

“Travellers should verify flight statuses directly with their Airlines and keep an eye on the Airlines’ websites for updates,” it further advised.

While Srinagar operates as a defense airport, the revocation of the NOTAM means it is now prepared to resume normal flight operations. A sense of calm has returned to the border regions along the 740-km Line of Control (LoC) and the 240-km International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces have cautioned residents near the border not to rush back home due to the presence of unexploded ordnance, which is currently being neutralized.

“Once these unexploded shells are safely handled, the regions along the LoC and IB will be safe for residents’ return,” stated the security forces.

Official reports indicate that over 200 properties, including homes and shops, have been lost in districts such as Uri, Kupwara, Bandipora, Poonch, Rajouri, Samba, Jammu, and Kathua.

The atmosphere along the LoC and IB in J&K, as well as in neighboring Punjab and other areas along the International Border, has shown signs of tranquility.

Many civilians affected by indiscriminate mortar fire from Pakistan are receiving care at various medical facilities in Jammu and Srinagar, alongside those with minor injuries being treated at district hospitals across the union territory.