Kempegowda Airport Cancels 34 International Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Restrictions

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru experienced 34 international flight cancellations on March 4, 2026, due to airspace restrictions linked to the Middle East crisis. Key affected routes included Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha. Despite disruptions, an Emirates flight carrying 360 passengers arrived from Dubai. The airport has established a help desk at Terminal 2 to assist passengers with queries, ground transport, and amenities such as seating, refreshments, medical aid, and wheelchairs.