Due to the current unrest and rising tensions in Iran, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has released multiple travel warnings for Indian citizens. Indians are strongly advised to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who are currently in Iran should take necessary precautions, steer clear of crowded areas or protests, and stay updated by following news as well as the official website and social media accounts of the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
Additionally, Indian nationals residing in Iran on long-term visas should make sure they are registered with the Indian Embassy if they haven’t done so already. Besides this, Air India issued a travel advisory today, 15th January, Thursday, cautioning passengers about potential delays as flights are being rerouted following the closure of Iran airspace. They noted that, in light of the current developments in Iran and for the safety of travelers, flights crossing that area are now taking alternative routes, which may result in delay.
Air India And IndiGo Issue Travel Advisory For Flight Delays And Cancelations
Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, Air India flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays. Some Air India flights where…
— Air India (@airindia) January 15, 2026
Additionally, IndiGo Airlines provided a similar notice regarding the airspace restrictions. They mentioned that due to the unexpected closure of airspace by Iran, some of their international flights are affected.
Travel Advisory
Due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran, some of our international flights are impacted. Our teams are working diligently to assess the situation and support affected customers by offering the best possible alternatives.
This development is beyond our…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 14, 2026
How To Contact The Indian Embassy In Tehran
Iran closed its airspace to all flights at 5:15 PM ET (2215 GMT / 3:45 AM IST, January 15th, Thursday), permitting only international flights with official clearance to and from the country.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran can be reached for emergencies at the following helplines: +989128109115, +989128109109, +989128109102, and +989932179359.
You can also contact them via email at cons.tehran@mea.gov.in. There are around 10,000 Indians residing in Iran, including a significant number of students. Additionally, thousands of Shia pilgrims from various regions in India visit Iran each year.
