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

International flight services resumed at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on October 8, 2026, following suspensions during regional military hostilities. The first inbound service was an Iraqi Airways flight arriving directly from Najaf Airport.

Published 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 8, 2026 3:13 PM CST
Status
Active

Official guidance

International commercial flight services have resumed at Tehran's main international airport following prior wartime suspensions.

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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.

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