Iran Reopens Airspace After Ceasefire, Most Flights Resume

4 July, 2025:

Iran announced on Thursday that it has reopened its airspace, including over Tehran. This follows the closure on June 13 due to the ongoing conflict with Israel, as reported by state media. 

According to the official IRNA news agency, “Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, as well as those in the north, east, west, and south of the country, have been reopened and are ready to operate flights.” 

Authorities stated that domestic and international flights will resume at all airports across the country except in Isfahan and Tabriz. These flights will operate between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm. Flights from most airports have resumed, except from Isfahan and Tabriz. Authorities said that flights from those two cities will restart once the necessary safety measures are in place. 

Iran closed its airspace after Israel launched airstrikes in mid-June, which led to a retaliatory response from Tehran. As a result, Iran suspended operations at all airports and restricted both domestic and international flights. Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, mentioned that a civil aviation coordination committee made the decision as a precautionary safety measure. 

The reopening of Iranian airspace began shortly after a US-brokered ceasefire took effect on June 24. Initially, Iran allowed flights over its eastern region and gradually expanded access to other parts of the country. However, as tensions continued to rise, Iran imposed restrictions over certain areas again last week.