Indian embassy in Iran urges citizens to avoid travel ‘whether by air or land’

TEHRAN: The Indian embassy in Iran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to the country amid ongoing regional tensions and operational uncertainties affecting flight services. In a post on X, the Embassy stated that Indians should refrain from travelling to Iran by any mode and advised those already in the country to leave in coordination with the mission.

“In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land. Airspace restrictions and operational uncertainties due to regional tensions continue to affect international flight operations to and from Iran”, the embassy said.

Advisory as on 23 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/WIPNNtFspd

— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 23, 2026

“It is further reiterated that all Indian nationals currently in Iran should leave the country through designated land border routes, strictly in coordination with the Embassy. For guidance, the Embassy may be contacted at the numbers below: Mobile Numbers: +989128109115; +989128109102; +989128109109; +989932179359. Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in”, it added.

The embassy had earlier issued a similar advisory on April 8, urging Indian nationals to expeditiously leave Iran in view of evolving regional developments. The embassy also said that the exit must be coordinated with the Embassy.

“In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy”, the embassy’s advisory read.

Advisory as on 08 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/pusFQIAKKI

— India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 8, 2026

“It is again reiterated that there should be no attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the Embassy. The Embassy’s emergency numbers are below. Mobile Numbers: +989128109115; +989128109102; +989128109109; +989932179359 Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in”, it added.

Speaking in the Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Thursday, MEA Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that since February 28, around 12,12,000 passengers have travelled from the region to India.

“The overall flight situation continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region to various destinations in India. Since February 28th, around 12,12,000 passengers have traveled from the region to India. Airlines continue to operate limited commercial flights based on operational and safety considerations between the UAE and India. Today, around 110 flights are expected to operate from the UAE to India”. (ANI)