Published on 4/25/2026
Iranian Airlines (Homa) announced today, Saturday, the resumption of its international flights, after gradually reopening Iranian airspace, in a step that reflects a gradual return to air traffic after weeks of suspension related to the repercussions of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The company said in a statement that it operated its first international flights to Istanbul, in addition to other flights to Medina, in an indication of the gradual resumption of air connectivity with a number of regional and international destinations.
The Iranian company added that scheduled flights to Doha, Baku, Najaf, and Baghdad are scheduled to resume in the coming days, as part of a gradual expansion plan to return to full operation of the Iranian airline network.
According to the statement, the company plans to transport 30,672 Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia via its flights during the coming period, as part of the Hajj season arrangements after the restart of international flights.
First domestic flight
The Iranian Mehr Agency also reported that the first domestic flight between the cities of Tehran and Mashhad took off today after a 56-day hiatus, in a step that indicates a gradual resumption of domestic air traffic as well.
Official media reported that the first foreign flight departed from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, via the “Miraj Airlines” company, heading to Istanbul, in parallel with other flights to Medina and Muscat.
Iranian television explained that the flight schedule will be updated in the coming days, after completing the necessary licenses from the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, as part of the phased restart plan.
On the 19th of this month, Iran began gradually reopening its airspace in four stages, including transit flights, then domestic flights, leading to the full resumption of international airports, according to what was announced by the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization.
The Iranian civil aviation sector was severely damaged during the war that broke out on February 28, which led to an almost complete suspension of international flights and the redirection of international airlines to alternative routes.
