Flight operations between Pakistan and Iran have resumed, marking a key step toward restoring normal aviation activity in the region.
A commercial passenger flight from Tehran touched down in Islamabad on Thursday, becoming the first arrival after a two-month suspension caused by rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28. The flight carried passengers from the Iranian capital, signaling the long-awaited return of direct air links.
Authorities confirmed that the Tehran–Islamabad route is now fully operational in both directions, reopening an important travel link for passengers, businesses, and families affected during the disruption.
The development is part of a wider revival of Iran’s aviation sector. Imam Khomeini International Airport has restarted international operations to 15 destinations worldwide after weeks of limited activity, as reported by Tasnim News Agency.
Flights have resumed to major global cities including Istanbul, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Muscat, Erbil, Kabul, Moscow, Doha, Baghdad, Najaf, Medina, and Yerevan.
According to Ramin Kashef-Azar, head of the airport company, all passenger handling procedures at both terminals are running efficiently, ensuring a safe and gradual recovery.
Iran had previously closed its airspace following the late-February strikes, halting civilian flights across the country. With services now resuming, the reopening of air routes signals a cautious return to normal travel and a slight easing of regional tensions.
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