Overview
- IndiGo flights bound for Hyderabad from Delhi and Mumbai were diverted to Gannavaram near Vijayawada due to heavy fog, officials said.
- Vijayawada airport’s director said each diverted aircraft carried nearly 200 passengers, landed safely, and awaited clearances to continue to Hyderabad.
- Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., low visibility led to 14 diversions tracked by FlightRadar24, 19 IndiGo cancellations, and nine departure delays, according to airport authorities.
- Several international services—including IndiGo routes from Gulf cities plus flights by Emirates, Oman Air, and Flynas—were rerouted to Bengaluru or Chennai and later returned once conditions improved.
- The India Meteorological Department forecast foggy mornings through the week, and travelers were advised to check flight status before heading to the airport.