Flight operations at Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport faced major disruptions on Friday, December 27, 2025, as a blanket of dense fog severely reduced visibility, leading to the cancellation of multiple flights.
Widespread Cancellations Hit Arrivals and Departures
The poor weather conditions, which set in early in the morning, made it impossible for aircraft to safely take off or land. Airport authorities confirmed that the cancellations affected both incoming and outgoing flights throughout the day.
On the arrivals front, several flights were cancelled. These included IndiGo services 6E242 from Pune (scheduled for 05:55), 6E2625 from Delhi (10:20), and 6E1831 from Hyderabad (23:40). An Air India flight arriving from the national capital, Delhi, was also impacted by the adverse conditions.
Departure Schedule in Disarray
The disruption was equally severe for passengers looking to fly out of Chandigarh. Officials reported that at least seven departure flights were cancelled.
The list of cancelled outbound flights is as follows:
- IndiGo flight 6E5261 to Mumbai (05:20)
- IndiGo flight 6E867 to Hyderabad (06:25)
- IndiGo flight 6E146 to Lucknow (05:55)
- IndiGo flight 6E627 to Kolkata (07:05)
- IndiGo flight 6E7721 to Dharamshala (14:50)
- Air India flight A1853 to Hisar (10:40)
- IndiGo flight 6E681 to Pune (21:10)
Official Advisory for Passengers
Airport officials explicitly cited "poor visibility due to dense fog early in the morning" as the reason for the operational halt, stating it made safe operations impossible. With foggy conditions often persisting or recurring, authorities have urged travelers to exercise caution.
Passengers scheduled to travel from or to Chandigarh in the coming days have been strongly advised to check the real-time status of their flights directly with their respective airlines before heading to the airport. This precaution can help avoid unnecessary travel and long waits at the terminal, as flight schedules may continue to be unstable until the weather clears.
