Passes near restricted airspace — not directly through it
Watchful 66

LHR → BOM

Clear of advisory zones — fewer backup paths than top alternatives
Watchful 66

Via Istanbul

London → Mumbai

Route last assessed 2d ago

Airspace

Near zone

Alt routes

Moderate

Via

IST

~10h 45m

Best for

Meaningfully reduces Middle East airspace exposure vs the direct option. Worth choosing if current advisory zone status is your primary concern.

Weakness

Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)

Watch

IST–BOM routes over Iran. Level-1 advisory — lower than Gulf direct, but not zero airspace exposure on the second leg.

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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