With the deterioration within the safety state of affairs in Nepal amid violent anti-government ‘GenZ’ protests, Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Worldwide Airport has been closed for industrial flight operations, resulting in quite a few flight cancellations, together with these of Indian airways.
Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India introduced suspension of their flights to and from Kathmandu in view of the airport closure and the prevailing safety state of affairs in Nepal’s capital. In accordance with flight monitoring information, the airport closure seems to have taken impact round 2 PM. On the time, a couple of flights–together with two of IndiGo and certainly one of Air India–had been awaiting clearance to land in Kathmandu, however had been made to carry south of town, earlier than being denied the permission to land.
IndiGo and Air India stated that they’re intently monitoring the state of affairs. In accordance with studies in Nepal’s information media, military has been deployed to safe the Kathmandu airport, the principle gateway into the Himalayan nation.
“In view of the prevailing state of affairs in #Kathmandu, the airport has been closed for operations. Consequently, all flights to and from Kathmandu stand suspended as of now. In case your journey is impacted, you might conveniently go for an alternate flight or declare a refund by visiting our web site,” IndiGo stated in a journey advisory on social media platform X.
“We’re intently monitoring the developments and coordinating with native authorities to renew operations on the earliest. Clients are suggested to maintain checking our official channels for the most recent advisories and updates. We sit up for the restoration of regular operations and sincerely recognize your endurance and understanding,” IndiGo stated.
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In view of the prevailing state of affairs in #Kathmandu, the airport has been closed for operations. Consequently, all flights to and from Kathmandu stand suspended as of now.
In case your journey is impacted, you might conveniently go for an alternate flight or declare a…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 9, 2025
In a press release, an Air India spokesperson stated, “In view of the present state of affairs prevailing in Kathmandu, the next flights AI2231/2232, AI2219/2220, AI217/218 and AI211/212 working on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi route have been cancelled at present. We’re intently monitoring the state of affairs and can share additional updates. At Air India, the security of our passengers and crew stay prime precedence.”
At the very least 19 protesters, together with 16 in Kathmandu, had been killed and over 200 injured on Monday because the police opened hearth on youths demonstrating in opposition to the Nepal Authorities’s choice to ban over two dozen social media platforms. Whereas the ban was later lifted, the protests continued to accentuate over Monday and Tuesday, turning right into a mass anti-corruption agitation. Amid the deteriorating state of affairs, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli introduced his resignation.
India on Tuesday morning stated that it’s observing the developments within the neighbouring nation and expressed hope that restraint can be exercised and all the problems can be addressed “by peaceable means and dialogue”. It additionally suggested Indian nationals in Nepal “to train warning and cling to the steps and tips issued by the Nepali authorities”.
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“We’re intently monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and are deeply saddened by the lack of many younger lives. Our ideas and prayers are with the households of the deceased. We additionally want speedy restoration for individuals who had been injured,” the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release. That is the primary assertion on the state of affairs from the Indian authorities.
“As an in depth good friend and neighbour, we hope that each one involved will train restraint and deal with any points by peaceable means and dialogue,” the MEA stated within the wake of the violence and the police motion on the protesters.
“We’ve additionally taken observe that authorities have imposed curfew in Kathmandu and a number of other different cities of Nepal. Indian nationals in Nepal are suggested to train warning and cling to the steps and tips issued by the Nepali authorities,” it stated, in an advisory for Indians residing and dealing in Nepal.
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