Iran Partially Reopens Airspace After Weeks of Conflict

Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week closure due to conflict with the US and Israel. The Civil Aviation Organisation confirmed that air routes over eastern Iran resumed operations, with flights expected to gradually restart. This development follows a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US, marking a significant step towards normalizing air travel in the region. Readers can explore the implications of this reopening and what it means for future flights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 18, 2026, 13:51 IST

Iran's Airspace Reopening Announcement

Dubai: On Saturday, Iran declared a partial reopening of its airspace following a seven-week closure due to ongoing conflict, as reported by state media.

According to the Civil Aviation Organisation, air routes over eastern Iran were reopened at 7 am local time (0330 GMT), as stated by the state-owned IRAN newspaper. The report indicated that flights at various airports across the nation would gradually recommence, although no specific timeline was provided.

The closure of Iran's airspace had been in effect since February 28, when the US and Israel initiated strikes against the country. This partial reopening comes just over a week after a ceasefire was established between Iran and the US.