Pakistan–Iran flights resume after prolonged suspension amid easing regional tensions

Air travel between Pakistan and Iran has resumed, marking a significant step toward restoring normalcy in the region’s aviation network. A commercial passenger flight from Tehran landed in Islamabad on Thursday, becoming the first such arrival after a sixty-day suspension caused by heightened tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February twenty-eight. The aircraft carried passengers from the Iranian capital, symbolizing the long-awaited restoration of direct connectivity.

Officials confirmed that flight operations on the Tehran–Islamabad route have now fully resumed in both directions, reopening a crucial travel link for passengers, businesses, and families affected during the disruption. The development is expected to ease travel difficulties and support cross-border movement.

The resumption also aligns with a broader revival of Iran’s aviation sector. Imam Khomeini International Airport has restarted international operations to multiple global destinations after weeks of limited activity. Authorities stated that flights to key cities across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond are gradually being restored.

Airport officials in Iran have assured that all operational procedures for passenger handling are being carried out smoothly, indicating a controlled and steady recovery of flight operations. The country had completely shut down its airspace following the late-February strikes, halting civilian aviation nationwide.

With flights now resuming, the reopening of air routes reflects a cautious improvement in the regional situation and signals a gradual return to stability in international travel.