Mideast ceasefire eases pressure on Ctg airport

International flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport have begun to stabilise following the recent ceasefire in the Middle East, although schedules remain partially disrupted, officials said.

According to the Business Standard, Between April 10 and 11, a total of 10 international flights were cancelled as airlines continued to grapple with uncertainty linked to the regional situation. The cancellations included inbound services operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines from Middle Eastern destinations, along with four outbound flights.

Other carriers also adjusted operations during the period. Air Arabia cancelled both arrival and departure on the Sharjah route, while Salam Air suspended one inbound and one outbound flight on the Muscat route.

Despite the setbacks, overall activity showed signs of recovery. The airport handled 15 international arrivals and 11 departures over the two days, with routes linking Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi gradually resuming regular services.

Airport Public Relations Officer Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil told the media that the Middle East conflict has had a significant impact on operations, noting that 297 international flights were cancelled between February 28 and April 11.

He added that while the ceasefire has brought some relief, a full return to normal operations will depend on sustained stability across the region.