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Updated Iran Flight cancellation / route change

Iran Resumes International Flights at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport

Safe Airspace confirmed that the Tehran Flight Information Region remains only partially open to international air traffic. While eastern Iranian airspace is accessible for overflights, the western region remains closed. Multiple national aviation regulators continue to issue NOTAMs warning against or prohibiting operations in the area.

Published Updated Source: Middle East Eye
Affected country
Iran
Location / route
Tehran, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Published by source
October 8, 2026 8:00 PM CST
Effective period
October 8, 2026 12:00 AM CST
Last verified
October 13, 2026 8:09 AM CST — verification pending
Status
Updated

Official guidance

Regulators from France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US advise against or ban entry into the FIR; aircraft approaching restricted zones receive reroutes or diversion instructions.

Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.

Photo: Middle East Eye

Update — October 13, 2026 8:09 AM CST: Safe Airspace confirmed that the Tehran Flight Information Region remains only partially open to international air traffic. While eastern Iranian airspace is accessible for overflights, the western region remains closed. Multiple national aviation regulators continue to issue NOTAMs warning against or prohibiting operations in the area.

International flight services resumed at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on October 8, 2026, according to Iranian state media announcements reported by Middle East Eye.

Commercial air connectivity had faced suspensions during a 40-day war and regional military hostilities. The resumption marks an initial step by civil aviation authorities to re-establish civilian routes into the capital following extensive airspace restrictions.

The first commercial flight to touch down under the resumption was operated by Iraqi Airways, which successfully landed on Thursday after departing from Najaf Airport in Iraq.

Revision history

  1. Updated Official update applied: Safe Airspace confirmed that the Tehran Flight Information Region remains only partially open to international air traffic. While…
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