Two IndiGo flights bound for Varanasi from Delhi and Hyderabad were diverted to Lucknow on Sunday due to the Indian Air Force air show being held in the Uttar Pradesh city. Both aircraft landed safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, according to airport authorities.
IndiGo flight 6E5025 from Delhi landed in Lucknow at 10:14 am, while flight 6E915 from Hyderabad arrived at 10:19 am. The diversions followed disruptions to scheduled flight operations at Varanasi during the aerial display.
Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 in Varanasi
The Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 is being held at Namo Ghat in Varanasi to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. The three-day event began on Thursday, with a break on Friday due to legislative council elections in Uttar Pradesh.
The air show has affected flight operations at Varanasi, prompting changes to scheduled services, including the diversion of the two IndiGo flights to Lucknow.
Flight Operations Affected During the Event
The diversions highlight the operational impact that major aviation displays can have on scheduled commercial services. Both IndiGo aircraft were redirected to Lucknow, where they arrived safely.
Flight schedules at Varanasi were affected during the event, as aviation activity was coordinated around the Air Force display. The two diversions involved services arriving from Delhi and Hyderabad.
