Islamabad airport flight schedule may face disruption from May 8 to 10

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has issued a NOTAM regarding potential disruptions to flight operations at Islamabad International Airport between May 8 and 10. According to the notice, operational factors may cause delays or schedule changes for arriving and departing flights. Airlines have been advised to carry additional holding fuel for flights landing in Islamabad during this period. The notice specifies that on May 8, flight operations may be affected from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm, while on May 9 and 10, disruptions are expected from 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm. Passengers have been urged to check with their respective airlines in advance for updated flight schedules to avoid inconvenience. Meanwhile, Islamabad is experiencing aerial activity today as authorities announced “Marka-e-Haq” flypast exercise scheduled for 8 May 2026, with fighter jets and other aircraft expected to take part in operations over the capital’s airspace from the morning. The exercise will involve noticeable increase in jet movements and aerial maneuvers as part of routine training activities and preparations linked to a national event. Citizens have been advised that all such movements are part of scheduled drills and there is no cause for concern or panic. The upcoming flypast exercise in Islamabad is being seen as more than a routine training display, symbolizing Pakistan’s air force readiness and operational capability. Such aerial demonstrations are often used to showcase professional skill, coordination, and preparedness of fighter jet formations, especially in the context of heightened regional tensions and past military confrontations with India. The announcement comes amid celebrations of “Marka-e-Haq” to describe the recent period of heightened tensions and military confrontation with India, particularly the escalation in May 2025. That phase included cross-border strikes, retaliatory actions, and eventually a ceasefire understanding.