# Garuda Indonesia A330neo Holds 4.5 Hours Over India Due to Agni-6 Missile Test

_May 9 12:27_

Tags: Garuda Indonesia, Bay of Bengal, India, Jeddah, Medan, airline, industry news

Garuda Indonesia flight GA4208 held for 4.5 hours over southern India on May 8, 2026, due to airspace closure for the Agni-6 missile test, extending the Jeddah-Medan journey to nearly 13 hours

## Summary

On May 8, 2026, Garuda Indonesia flight GA4208, operated by an Airbus A330-900neo (PK-GHI), experienced a 4.5-hour holding pattern over southern India while en route from Jeddah (JED) to Medan (KNO). The flight, which normally takes around 8 hours, took 12 hours and 39 minutes. The hold was caused by the closure of airspace around the Bay of Bengal for the test of India's Agni-6 missile. The article notes that such long holds are rare due to fuel costs and questions whether the airline anticipated the closure or was reacting to it unexpectedly

## Why it matters

Affects Garuda Indonesia loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/garuda-indonesia-a330neo-holding-pattern-india) — Garuda Indonesia A330neo Spends 4.5 Hours In Holding Pattern Over India

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