Iran resumes international flights from Tehran after weeks-long halt

Published 24 Apr, 2026 09:07pm 1 min read

Iran has resumed international passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport following a prolonged suspension caused by weeks of conflict, state media reported.

According to Press TV, flight operations restarted from Saturday, ending a disruption that lasted more than 50 days. Initial routes include services to Istanbul and Muscat, with plans to expand gradually.

Airport authorities said foreign passenger flights would resume in phases starting April 25, while cargo operations had continued during the closure. Several international airlines had earlier relocated aircraft during the suspension.

Ramin Kashed Azar, CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City, confirmed that return flights to Istanbul and Muscat have been approved, with additional routes and airline permissions to follow in stages.

He added that all airport infrastructure and navigation systems are fully operational, with no technical obstacles to resuming services.

Iran Air has also announced the restoration of domestic flights, beginning with the Tehran–Mashhad route. Limited services from Mehrabad Airport are set to operate over the weekend, with a broader rollout planned.

The resumption follows a ceasefire agreement reached after heightened tensions stemming from strikes launched on February 28. Diplomatic efforts, including talks in Islamabad, have yet to produce a final settlement, though the truce remains in place for now.

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