Iran has resumed commercial flights following the partial reopening of its airspace, which was closed on February 28 amid hostilities with Israel and the United States.
State television reported that flights restarted to destinations including Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina. Operations began at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on April 25, with international services to regional hubs and domestic flights from Mehrabad Airport. Flight-tracking data from April 24 showed departures from Mashhad Airport to Turkey and Oman.
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced a phased four-stage plan to restore air traffic. The first phase reopens eastern airspace for international transit flights. The second targets eastern airports, the third major facilities like Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad, and the fourth western hubs. Air routes in eastern airspace have already reopened for transit, with further resumptions based on airport readiness to ensure safety.
The moves follow a ceasefire, extended by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 21. Ticket sales remain suspended pending official announcements. Diplomatic efforts continue in Islamabad, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting Pakistani leaders, while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engage indirectly through Pakistan.