Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization says international flights will restart from Mashhad Airport starting Monday, kicking off a phased reopening of Iranian airspace. The plan prioritizes transit flights and airports in Iran’s east, with travelers able to buy tickets for international routes to and from Mashhad as services ramp back up.
International flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport are scheduled to resume on Saturday, with early services to Istanbul and Muscat. The move signals Iran’s phased reopening of its airspace after weeks of travel disruption, as the country gradually restores global air links by reopening major airports across the country.
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Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and will also avoid UAE airspace until March 4, 2026. The move follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting other airlines to cancel or reroute services. Thousands of travelers are expected to face delays and disruptions, with carrier safety cited as the top priority.
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