Crosses an active airspace advisory zone
Watchful 60

LHR → DEL

Monitor before booking
Watchful 60

Direct via Gulf Corridor

London → Delhi

Route last assessed 2d ago

Airspace

Advisory

Alt routes

Moderate

Route

Direct

~8h 30m

Best for

Direct LHR–DEL continues to operate reliably across all three carriers. The Middle East advisory zone transit on the long direct leg is the principal risk factor.

Weakness

First or second leg crosses the active Middle East advisory zone

Watch

The Middle East advisory zone current status is Elevated (High severity). If regional conditions deteriorate significantly, this routing carries direct airspace exposure. Monitor UK FCDO advisories before travel.

Cap

Advisory zone cap: composite limited to 60. This route transits an active airspace advisory zone — structural factors cannot compensate for active advisory exposure.

Evaluated using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on EASA and national authority advisories.

Advisory data only · Verify with your airline and government before booking.

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