Tehran, July 4 — After weeks of uncertainty, Iran has officially reopened its airspace, including airports in the capital Tehran, bringing a long-awaited sense of relief and normalcy to travelers and families across the country.
The skies were closed on June 13 amid escalating tensions and violence with Israel. In the face of airstrikes and missile fire, authorities made the tough decision to ground all flights to protect lives. For nearly three weeks, silence filled runways that are usually busy with people embarking on journeys for work, family, or hope.
Now, that silence is finally lifting.
“Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, along with airports across the north, east, west, and south, are once again open and ready to welcome passengers,” reported Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA. It’s a significant step forward for a nation that had been holding its breath during the conflict.
While most airports are resuming operations, flights from Isfahan and Tabriz remain suspended until infrastructure checks are complete. Still, the progress is seen as a beacon of hope.
Flight operations are currently limited to the hours between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm, as authorities work carefully to ensure every safety measure is in place.
This reopening follows the ceasefire that came into effect on June 24, after both Iran and Israel agreed to step back from further escalation. Since then, Iran has gradually reopened its airspace in the east and allowed international flights to pass through again—giving travelers and airlines a sign that peace might just hold.
For now, the skies above Iran are open again—not just for planes, but for possibility.
