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Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening
Iran's aviation safety regulator outlined a phased reopening of its airspace, contingent on progress in U.S.-Iran talks, as domestic flights are set to resume. Iran Air is expected to restart domestic operations on April 22, 2026 after more than 50 days of airspace closure amid tensions with the United States and Israel.
Why It Matters
The move may signal a potential de-escalation in regional tensions and could affect domestic travel as well as regional air routes and safety arrangements.
Timeline
3 Events
Regulator outlines phased airspace reopening
April 21, 2026
Iran’s aviation safety regulator outlined a phased reopening of the airspace, contingent on progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks.
Iran Air to resume domestic flights
April 21, 2026
Local media reported that Iran Air would resume domestic flight operations from Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after more than 50 days of airspace closure triggered by tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Airspace closure linked to Iran-US-Israel tensions
February 28, 2026
Escalating tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel peaked on February 28, prompting a prolonged airspace closure of more than 50 days.