Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, numerous countries have issued updated travel advisories. These advisories are in response to recent military actions, including India’s Operation Sindoor and subsequent cross-border incidents. Travelers are urged to exercise caution and stay informed.Wikipedia+2mint+2The Economic Times+2

🇮🇳 India

High-Risk Areas:

• Jammu & Kashmir (excluding Leh and eastern Ladakh): Due to terrorism and civil unrest.
• Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat, Punjab, and Rajasthan: Owing to potential armed conflict.
• Northeastern states and parts of Central and East India: Because of terrorism and violence. AP News+2Travel+2Wikipedia+2

Domestic Measures:

• Closure of 24 airports in northern and western regions, including Amritsar and Srinagar.
• Suspension of flights by major airlines such as IndiGo and Air India.
• Implementation of civil defense drills across seven states, including air raid warnings and evacuation plans. AP News+1Wikipedia+1The Economic TimesWikipedia

🇵🇰 Pakistan

High-Risk Areas:

• Regions near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control: Due to military activities and potential for armed conflict.
• Major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Sialkot: Owing to temporary airport closures and heightened security alerts. Travel+1The Express Tribune+1

Domestic Measures:

• Suspension of flight operations in key airports.
• Declaration of emergencies in border hospitals.
• High alert status in major cities. AP NewsThe Guardian

🌐 International Travel Advisories

United States:

• India: Advises against travel to Jammu & Kashmir (excluding Leh and eastern Ladakh) and within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border.
• Pakistan: “Do Not Travel” advisory for areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control. The Economic Times+5Travel+5U.S. Embassy in Pakistan+5news+3The Jerusalem Post+3U.S. Embassy in Pakistan+3

United Kingdom:

• India & Pakistan: Updated advisories cautioning against travel near the India-Pakistan border due to terrorism risks. The Economic Times

Australia:

• India: “Do Not Travel” advisory for Jammu & Kashmir and areas along the India-Pakistan border.
• Pakistan: Advises reconsidering travel due to volatile security situations. news+1mint+1

Singapore:

• Advises deferring non-essential travel to regions near the India-Pakistan border. The Economic Times

✈️ Air Travel Disruptions

• India: Closure of 24 airports in northern and western regions; major airlines have suspended operations to and from affected areas.
• Pakistan: Temporary suspension of flights in key airports, including Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot.
• International Carriers: Airlines such as Lufthansa, KLM, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways have rerouted flights to avoid Pakistani airspace, leading to longer travel times and delays on routes between Europe and Asia.