1,600 Indians repatriate on five Qatar Airways flights amid airspace closures over Middle East tensions
PTC News Desk: Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled back to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar airspace, the Indian Embassy said.
The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to Mumbai, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
“In total, about 1,600 Indian nationals travelled on Qatar Airways flights today,” the embassy said in a social media post.
The mission noted that Qatar’s airspace remains largely closed, with Qatar Airways currently operating only limited, non-scheduled flights.
The airline has announced services to nine Indian destinations starting Wednesday, with bookings available through its website, mobile application, and authorised travel agents.
The embassy also said it is facilitating temporary Saudi transit visas for stranded Indian nationals wishing to return home via Saudi Arabia by crossing the Salwa border.
It added that the mission will remain open throughout the coming week to provide consular services, including passport issuance. Its control room and helplines—via phone, email, and WhatsApp—will continue to operate кругл the clock.
- With inputs from agencies
