All operations were cancelled in the interest of safety, Srinagar Airport said in a statement.
"Due to adverse weather conditions and continuous snowfall in Srinagar, the runway is currently not available for safe aircraft operations. In the interest of passenger safety, all flight operations to and from Srinagar have been cancelled for the day,” an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said, as per news agency PTI.
He added that airport authorities and airlines are keeping a close watch on the situation and that services would resume once conditions improve and the runway is cleared for operations.
A total of 58 flights — 29 arrivals and 29 departures — were cancelled because of the snowfall.
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The list of flight cancellations to/from Srinagar Airport for today has been updated. Passengers are advised to check the attached list and remain in contact
with their respective airlines for the latest updates and alternate arrangements. pic.twitter.com/nZKwusNw8Z
— Srinagar Airport (@SrinagarAirport) January 27, 2026
Rain and gusty winds disrupt Delhi airport
Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were also impacted after spells of rain and strong winds swept across the national capital on Tuesday, January 27, prompting airlines to issue advisories.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed several districts under weather alerts.
Airlines warn of delays, cancellations
Leading carriers including IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet cautioned passengers about potential delays and disruptions.
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IndiGo said that adverse weather conditions in Delhi had affected its schedules and advised travellers to check their flight status through its website or app.
Travel Advisory
Bad weather over #Delhi has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.
We request that you stay updated on your flight status via our website or app. Please be…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 27, 2026
Akasa Air confirmed that unfavourable weather in both Delhi and Srinagar had impacted some of its services and urged passengers to verify flight details online before heading to the airport.
#TravelUpdate: Due to severe weather conditions in Srinagar and Delhi certain flights across our network have been impacted.
We realize that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control,…
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) January 27, 2026
SpiceJet also warned that arrivals and departures, along with subsequent flights, could be affected due to heavy rain in Delhi.
#WeatherUpdate : Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECZugy.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) January 27, 2026
