India Wonders Guide

Rising concerns about travel outside India during the ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have caused confusion between Indian travelers. 

In war-like situations between India and Pakistan, flight cancellations and advisories are trending.

But is it safe to travel outside India now? In this blog post, we will answer these questions and share the latest travel safety and other related updates that will help you decide.

Current Situation in India

India has attacked Pakistan after Pakistan tried to attack with missiles and drones into the border areas of the country on 7th May at night. 

According to the news, all the efforts of the Pakistani army to harm the nation were dismantled last night. India stands strong, giving a clear message to Pakistan and against terrorism.

The Government of India has issued a notice to the 27 airports in north-west and Central India. All of them will be closed till the 10th of May. 

Also, over 430 flights have been cancelled or diverted. This has impacted domestic and international flight connectivity.

What Other Countries Are Saying

Several travel advisories have been issued by countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and China. 

All of them have advised not to travel in India, especially in areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, North East India, and the India-Pakistan border areas.

According to the news, they have suggested avoiding non-essential travel to India, also the current situation in the country has impacted Indian travelers as well. There are delays in the visa processing and approvals.

Is it Safe to Leave India Right Now?

So, is it safe to leave India? Considering the current war-like situation, here are a couple of things that you should look for before your plans to leave India right now:

• Are international flights operating from your city?
• Is your destination country accepting travellers from India?
• Are Indian airports functioning normally in the South/East regions?
• Are you covered by valid travel and health insurance?

Answering these questions and finding the answers will help you decide whether it is safe for you to travel outside India now.

What You Should Do Before Planning a Trip

You should check the real-time flight status with your airline. You can call their customer service; the fastest way to get the answer. 

You can follow the Indian and destination country advisories, and check their website properly. 

Keep emergency contact details ready because that’s very important in a situation like this. You can also consider postponing non-essential travel until the 10th May update.

Final Thoughts

While it’s technically possible for you to travel abroad from parts of India, safety, flight disruptions, and political tensions can make this travel risky for now. 

Looking at the current situation in the country, we suggest that you wait till at least the 10th of May, when more clarity is expected according to the situation. It is always better to choose safety over convenience.

Latest Guidelines for International Travel to India (May 2025 Update)