Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace After Ceasefire With Israel

Iran has reopened its central and western airspace to international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel that ended a 12-day-long conflict. The Roads and Urban Development Ministry confirmed the development on Saturday, stating that the decision was based on safety and security assessments conducted by relevant authorities and approved by the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO).

While international transit flights can now resume operations through Iran’s central and western air corridors, flights to and from airports in the northern, southern, and western regions—including Tehran’s Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports—remain suspended until further notice. The CAO said these restrictions would stay in effect until at least 14:00 local time (10:30 GMT) on Sunday.

The move follows Wednesday’s reopening of Iran’s eastern airspace, which allowed domestic and international overflights. Airports such as Mashhad and Chabahar, located in the eastern and southeastern parts of the country, are now operational again. These were among the regions reportedly targeted during Israeli airstrikes.

Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for the Roads and Urban Development Ministry, confirmed that the eastern airspace was fully reopened and capable of handling transit flights as well as operations from regional airports.

Iran had completely shut its airspace on June 13 in response to a barrage of Israeli airstrikes across multiple locations, triggering a retaliatory exchange of missiles. The temporary closure severely disrupted flight paths across the Middle East, particularly those connecting Asia and Europe.

With partial reopening now underway, global air traffic is expected to ease, especially for long-haul carriers that rely on Iranian air corridors for efficient routing. However, authorities have urged travelers to avoid airports in restricted zones and to monitor official channels for the latest updates on flight operations.