LAHORE: Three international flights were cancelled at Allama Iqbal International Airport on Monday, November 9, due to security concerns and technical faults, affecting services to Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
According to airport sources, Flynas flight XY 318, scheduled to operate from Lahore to Riyadh, was cancelled over security concerns. AirSial flight PF 796, bound for Abu Dhabi, was grounded due to a technical fault, while Turkish Airlines flight TK 745, scheduled for Istanbul, was also cancelled because of a technical issue.
The cancellations involved one security-related concern and two technical problems, according to the sources.
The disruption comes amid repeated flight cancellations and delays at Pakistani airports in recent months due to regional security tensions and operational issues. In October, more than 200 flights were cancelled and over 350 delayed across the country amid deteriorating regional conditions.
Lahore airport also witnessed multiple cancellations during that period, triggering passenger complaints and protests over inadequate facilities.
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Earlier disruptions affected flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other destinations, leaving thousands of passengers, including Umrah pilgrims, facing travel uncertainty. Technical faults have also periodically disrupted flight operations independently of regional security developments.
Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with the relevant airlines before leaving for the airport. Travellers affected by Monday’s cancellations should contact their respective carriers for rebooking and further assistance.
