Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase in flights using its airspace, with daily traffic crossing 700 as airlines reroute to avoid regional conflict zones.

According to aviation sources, the number of flights passing through Pakistan’s airspace has risen by about 15 percent. Normally, around 550 to 600 flights cross the country every day, but the figure has now exceeded 700 due to ongoing tensions in parts of the Middle East and nearby regions.

This surge has also increased the daily earnings of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). Officials say the authority is now generating around $800,000 per day from overflight charges, roughly $150,000 more than usual. Airlines pay these charges when they pass through another country’s airspace while traveling to their destinations.

Aviation experts say Pakistan’s geographical position makes it a key transit route for international flights traveling between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As tensions force airlines to avoid certain conflict zones, many carriers are choosing alternative routes that pass through Pakistan.

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Despite the rise in traffic, Pakistan continues to keep its airspace closed for Indian airlines. However, authorities have ensured that all other civil aviation operations remain smooth and secure.

In a recent statement, the PAA confirmed that Pakistan’s airspace is fully open, safe, and available for all civil aviation traffic, including commercial flights and overflights. Air traffic services are continuing without interruption, with alternative routes available where necessary.

Officials also clarified that air traffic controllers and airport teams are operating normally and efficiently managing the increased number of flights.