New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will be suspended for nearly two-and-a-half hours every day from January 21 to January 26 due to enhanced security arrangements for Republic Day celebrations, according to a government-issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

As per the advisory, all flight movements at the airport will remain halted from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm daily, resulting in a 145-minute shutdown. The suspension coincides with one of the busiest operational windows at India's largest airport, increasing the likelihood of significant delays and disruptions.

Airlines have been informed that several flights may be cancelled, rescheduled, or have revised arrival and departure timings during th...