Iran resumes international flights from Tehran after two-month halt amid fragile ceasefire

Iran has resumed commercial flight operations from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, marking the first such movement after a suspension of nearly two months due to the conflict involving the United States and Israel.

State media reported that the initial flights departed for Istanbul, Muscat and Medina, as authorities began restoring international connectivity in a phased manner.

The reopening of flights is part of a broader effort to gradually normalise air travel following the partial reopening of Iran’s airspace earlier this month under a ceasefire arrangement.

The suspension of flights had followed the outbreak of hostilities around late February, which led to widespread disruption in aviation and forced a shutdown of key routes. The resumption now signals cautious optimism, though operations are expected to expand slowly depending on the security situation.

Flight tracking data indicated that multiple aircraft, particularly on routes to Turkey, resumed operations on the first day, highlighting initial demand and the gradual revival of air links.

The move comes even as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries continues to hold, with diplomatic efforts underway in parallel to stabilise the region. Authorities are expected to increase the number of routes and destinations in the coming days if conditions remain stable.

Earlier, Iran had already restarted domestic flight operations at several airports, signalling a phased recovery of its aviation sector after weeks of disruption.

The reopening of Tehran’s main international gateway is seen as a key step in restoring connectivity and easing travel restrictions, though the situation remains closely tied to ongoing geopolitical developments.