Srinagar Airport Flight Status: 50 Flights Cancelled as Heavy Snow Hits Kashmir (Jan 27)

It’s Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and if you’re one of the hundreds of tourists trying to leave the Valley after the Republic Day long weekend, you’re officially in a “Kashmir Lock.”

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The thing is, the season’s heaviest snowfall just slammed into the region, and Srinagar International Airport has basically pulled the plug on operations. Or nothing.

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The Srinagar Shutdown: Field Notes

It’s an ongoing situation where the sky and the ground have conspired against travelers. Here’s the ground reality:

• The Cancellation Spike: As of 11:00 AM, at least 50 flights (25 inbound, 25 outbound) have been axed. Earlier reports said 16, then 25—now we’re at 50. The thing is, visibility dropped so low that the BRO (Border Roads Organisation) teams can’t even see the runway clearly enough to keep it plowed. Those too.

• The NH-44 Blockade: If you’re thinking of driving out, forget it. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is shut. Fresh snow near the Navyug Tunnel has turned the road into a skating rink. Let’s be real—stalling your car on the highway in -5°C is worse than being stuck in a hotel lobby.

• The “Stranded” Reality: Around 500–700 tourists are currently sitting on their suitcases at the terminal. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express are telling people to check their “Plan B” options online, but with most hotels already full, some people are having to head back to houseboats. And here’s the kicker—it’s still snowing. Or nothing.

• Vitals & Visibility: Visibility hit less than 500 meters this morning. The thing is, most commercial jets need at least 1,000–1,200 meters to land safely in Srinagar’s tricky bowl-shaped valley.

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Traveler’s Advisory (Jan 27, 2026)

And Here’s the Kicker…

While the authorities are working to clear the airside pavements, the IMD says this Western Disturbance is peaking right now. The thing is, even if the snow stops by late evening, the sub-zero temperatures will turn the slush into “black ice,” making takeoff a nightmare tomorrow morning. Those too.

One side comment—if your flight is cancelled, don’t just wait at the airport. Most airlines are offering full refunds or free rescheduling, but you have to do it through their apps because the counters are getting mobbed. It’s an ongoing situation where the “digital savvy” traveler gets out first. Or nothing.

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