Iraqi Airways resumes direct Basra to Delhi flights

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraqi Airways announced on Monday, August 10, 2026, that it will resume direct commercial flights between Basra International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi starting August 18. The route will operate once weekly on Tuesdays. The direct service had been suspended since early March due to regional security escalations. According to an official statement from the state-owned carrier, flight operations are being reactivated following regional de-escalation and rising passenger travel demand between Iraq and India. Key Operational Details Route: Basra (BSR) to New Delhi (DEL) direct service. Flight Frequency: Weekly service operating every Tuesday, beginning August 18, 2026. Background: Suspended in early March 2026 due to regional airspace and security disruptions. Network Expansion: Iraqi Airways has launched or resumed more than 10 regional and international flight routes over the past two months. The resumption of the Basra–Delhi line reflects a broader push by Iraqi Airways to expand its international flight network and restore routes linking major Iraqi cities with key international destinations. India remains a major destination for Iraqi travelers seeking medical care, commercial partnerships, and higher education, making the direct link between Iraq’s southern economic hub and Delhi a key commercial route for the national carrier.