Direct

Watchful 68 /100

Delhi → Paris

Near a warning area, but does not cross it

Getting old 8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

Near a warning area · Weak reroute options · ~8h

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Best option for DEL→CDG. Air India and Air France both operate direct services via the Iran/Central Asian corridor. Level-1 advisory but no active Gulf transit.

The catch

Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted

Worth knowing

DEL–CDG direct routes over Iran FIR (OIIX). Level-1 advisory in force. Iranian FIR closure would add 45–90 minutes via a southern detour.

Watchful 68

Delhi → Paris

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Getting old

8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

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Route strength 64

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 71

Closed areas · Flight options

Ranks first because it avoids the active advisory zone on both the Gulf and India-facing approach. The Iran FIR carries a persistent level-1 advisory — worth monitoring, not avoiding at current severity.

DEL→CDG direct routes west via Afghanistan/Iran FIR then northwest over Caucasus/Eastern Europe.
Iranian airspace carries a level-1 advisory — below the threshold that has triggered operational rerouting as of last review.
Air India and Air France both operate direct services, providing dual-carrier flexibility.
No connection eliminates the delay multiplier most relevant on this 8-hour journey.

Other options for this trip

Via Istanbul 66

Via Dubai 55

Scores are based on official airspace warnings, added flight time, and how many reroute options exist. This is not a safety rating. Always check with your airline before you book.

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