India-Pakistan tensions mount: Hajj flights from Srinagar cancelled until May 14

Dubai: The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee announced on Saturday that all scheduled Haj flights from Srinagar International Airport have been cancelled until May 14, 2025, due to prevailing circumstances.

This marks the third consecutive day of flight disruptions amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

In an official notification, the committee stated: “In continuation of the office notification dated 09-05-2025, it is to inform that all chartered Haj flights scheduled up to 14-05-2025 stand cancelled in light of the current situation.”

Pilgrims scheduled to travel for the pilgrimage have been advised to await further instructions. The committee assured that a revised flight schedule and any alternative arrangements would be communicated through official channels as soon as possible.

The situation also led to the cancellation of Flight SG-5210, which was originally scheduled for May 10, 2025. The committee said the revised schedule will be shared with affected pilgrims at the earliest.