International flights resume in Tehran after two months of suspension

Commercial flight operations have resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran for the first time in about two months, marking a significant step towards restoring Iran’s international air connectivity following disruptions caused by the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel.

According to Iran’s state-run television, commercial flights began operating again on Saturday, with initial services linking Tehran to several key international destinations, including Istanbul in Turkey, Muscat in Oman and Medina in Saudi Arabia.

The resumption of these routes indicates a gradual easing of restrictions on civil aviation that were imposed during the height of the conflict.

Flight-tracking data from the global aviation platform Flightradar24 confirmed the renewed activity at the airport, showing at least three flights departing for Istanbul during the morning hours. This real-time tracking further verified that limited international operations have resumed after a prolonged suspension.

Air travel in Iran had been heavily restricted following the outbreak of war between Iran and Israel, with the United States also involved in escalating tensions in the region. During this period, much of the country’s airspace was either closed or placed under strict control due to security concerns.

Earlier this month, Iranian authorities had reopened portions of the national airspace during a temporary ceasefire with the United States. That move allowed a limited number of flights to operate under tightly regulated conditions, though full-scale international aviation remained suspended.

Despite the partial reopening, officials have not yet provided a clear timeline for the complete restoration of regular international flight services. Aviation authorities are expected to assess security conditions before expanding operations further.

The resumption of commercial flights is being viewed as an early sign of normalisation, although uncertainty remains over how quickly full connectivity will return.