Tehran’s Main Airport Reopens After 57 Days as Flight Operations Resume

Iran’s main international gateway, Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, has resumed operations after remaining closed for 57 days due to conflict-related disruptions and airspace restrictions.

According to reports, the airport was shut down after the country’s airspace was closed amid escalating tensions and regional conflict. Following the reopening of airspace two days ago, limited flight operations have now restarted at the capital’s primary aviation hub.
 

Under normal conditions, the airport handles between 100 and 150 flights daily. However, current operations remain significantly reduced, with only 10 to 15 flights being operated per day. Despite the limited schedule, airport terminals are once again seeing a gradual return of passengers as services slowly normalize.

The aviation sector has been severely affected by damage to infrastructure across the country. Tehran’s secondary airport, Mehrabad, which mainly serves domestic routes, was also repeatedly targeted during the conflict. Other key airports, including those in Tabriz and Urmia, reportedly suffered disruptions as well.

Years of sanctions combined with recent hostilities have placed Iran’s aviation industry under heavy pressure, including damage to several passenger aircraft. While the reopening marks a step toward normalcy, uncertainty remains among citizens regarding long-term stability, as concerns persist over whether the ceasefire will hold or tensions may escalate again.