The Chandigarh International Airport has been shut down until further notice, following India’s bold and coordinated assault, Operation Sindoor, on terror camps in Pakistan's Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The closure, announced as a precautionary measure, has led to a complete suspension of both domestic and international flights, impacting hundreds of travellers across the region.
“All Flights Suspended Until Further Notice”
Ajay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Chandigarh International Airport Ltd (CHIAL), confirmed the indefinite suspension of operations, “All domestic and international flights will remain suspended until further notice.”
The Indian Air Force has now taken full control of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh to ensure military preparedness, amid concerns of possible retaliatory strikes from across the border.
Amritsar Airport Also Closed; 22 Flights Cancelled
Security has also been heightened at Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar, which lies just 32 kilometres from the Pakistan border. The airport was initially ordered to remain closed until 10 AM, but the closure has now been extended indefinitely.

“All 22 flights scheduled for today from Amritsar have been cancelled,” confirmed ADCP-2 Shrivinaila, adding,
“Orders have been issued to keep the airport closed until further notice. Passengers have been informed about the flight cancellations via messages.”
The proximity of Amritsar to Muridke in Pakistan — just 60 km away — where one of the key terror targets was struck during Operation Sindoor, has played a major role in the heightened alert.