Not every flight from London to Mumbai takes the same path right now.
3 routes assessed for this corridor. Via Istanbul scores highest.
Via Istanbul — lower exposure than Gulf-connected options, with moderate detour impact and reasonable hub reliability.
Meaningfully reduces Middle East airspace exposure vs the direct option. Worth choosing if current advisory zone status is your primary concern.
Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)
IST–BOM routes over Iran. Level-1 advisory — lower than Gulf direct, but not zero airspace exposure on the second leg.
Direct LHR–BOM continues normally across multiple carriers. Structurally excellent; pressure is the primary concern given Middle East advisory zone transit.
Strong frequency and rebooking depth via Emirates, but the LHR–DXB first leg crosses the active advisory zone. Best used as a backup when Istanbul is unavailable.
Active disruptions
FlightDetour evaluates route options using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on publicly available EASA and national authority advisories.
Coverage focuses on major long-haul corridors. Some routing patterns — including certain China-side connections via mainland Chinese hubs — are not yet included. If you expect an option here and don't see it, that's a coverage gap, not an assessment.
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