180 flights from Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru cancelled 'Middle East Conflict'

Around 180 flights from three metro airports, Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, were cancelled on Wednesday owing to airspace restrictions amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, sources said. 

While 93 flights, including 48 departures and 45 arrivals, were cancelled at Mumbai Airport, Delhi Airport saw 52 cancellations that included 25



departures and 27 arrivals on Wednesday. 

Various airlines operating at Bengaluru airport did not operate 34 flights, including 18 arrivals, sources said.

With airspace curbs in the Middle East due to the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, flight services have been significantly impacted since February 28.