- By Vaidika Thapa
- Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Iran on Saturday restarted commercial flights from its main international airport in Tehran after nearly two months of closure due to conflict with the United States and Israel. This step is part of a gradual reopening plan introduced by the Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation and comes during a temporary ceasefire.
Flights Resume In Iran After Two Months
According to Iranian state media, flights have resumed from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran to cities such as Istanbul, Muscat in Oman, and Medina in Saudi Arabia. Flight tracking platform, Flightradar24 also showed that several flights to Istanbul departed on Saturday morning.
Reports suggest that full operations at all airports across the country will be restored gradually as part of the phased reopening plan. In the first phase, transit flights are allowed to pass through Iranian airspace. This is followed by the reopening of services from airports in the eastern part of the country. In the third phase, flights resume from major hubs, including Mehrabad Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport. The final phase will involve restarting flight operations from western airports as well.
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Flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday following a suspension of more than 50 days, which was triggered by regional tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel. Limited services are now operational, including four routes to Istanbul, one… pic.twitter.com/KjRVhixEeh
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The reopening marks a shift from a complete shutdown of air travel to a limited return of services. At the same time, efforts to maintain the ceasefire continue. Earlier on April 18, Iran had already partially reopened its airspace for international flights crossing the eastern part of the country. As part of this measure, six airports, including Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad in Tehran, along with Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan, and Zahedan are also reopened.
What Does It Mean For India?
While only a small number of routes are operating initially, the move will largely benefit as more destinations are expected to be added soon. The reopening of Iran’s airspace and airports will benefit India in several ways. It will make international travel easier and faster as many flights between India and Europe or the Middle East pass through or near Iranian airspace. So, the reopening will ultimately reduce travel time and fuel costs.
Trade will also improve due to smoother movement of goods, especially time-sensitive cargo, helping businessmen in India.
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