Iran allows international transit flights as ceasefire with Israel holds
Isfahan and Tabriz airports still awaiting safety clearance
DUBAI: Iran has reopened its airspace for domestic and international flights after a near three-week closure caused by escalating hostilities with Israel.
The shutdown, imposed on 13 June, followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and retaliatory missile fire from Tehran.
State media reported on Thursday that major airports, including Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini, are now fully operational.
According to Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, airports in the north, east, west, and south of the country have resumed operations from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Flights from Isfahan and Tabriz remain suspended, pending infrastructure and safety assessments.
Ceasefire eases restrictions
The phased reopening began after a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect on 24 June. Initially, only eastern airspace was made accessible to international overflights, but with improved security assessments, access has since expanded to most of the country.
A spokesperson from the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development stated that air traffic will fully resume from Isfahan and Tabriz once safety protocols are completed and approved.
Transit flights permitted
International transit flights through Iranian airspace are now permitted under the revised hours, offering relief to global aviation routes disrupted by the conflict.
Airlines and passengers are advised to monitor schedules, as remaining restrictions are subject to operational updates.