The first international flight has landed at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), with air authorities reopening both Mehrabad (THR) and Imam Khomeini (IKA) airports for domestic and international flights, the Civil Aviation Organisation announced on July 4.

The decision comes after days of partial closures and restrictions across the country’s airspace due to what officials called “current security and safety” concerns following the 12-day war with Israel.

FlyDubai flight FZ1930 from the UAE to Tehran (IKA) marked the resumption of international flights after the suspension period.

The Civil Aviation Organisation said the flight from the United Arab Emirates obtained official permits and was coordinated through security, safety and diplomatic channels, representing the first incoming international flight following the reopening of Iranian airspace.

The organisation described the aircraft's landing in Tehran as a symbol of authority, intelligent management and the return of calm to the country's aviation sector after recent tense periods. 

Under the new arrangement, flights have resumed at airports in the north, south, east and west, while Isfahan and Tabriz remain shut pending final checks.

In a statement, the CAO said operations at reopened airports will run from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. “As soon as infrastructure is ready and other restrictions are lifted, Isfahan and Tabriz airports will join the network,” it noted.

Iran’s skies have been under tight management after transit bans forced international carriers to reroute or cancel services.

The east of the country, including Mashhad, continues to handle 24-hour operations, with Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport emerging as the country’s sole overseas hub for 21 destinations since July 2.

As flights gradually return to normal, authorities advised passengers to coordinate with airlines before heading to airports. “Do not come without a ticket,” the statement read, underscoring the government’s aim to avoid airport crowding and confusion.

Iran Air, Qeshm Air, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Air Arabia have scrambled to boost capacity at Mashhad, rolling out emergency services to cities such as Dubai, Istanbul, Mumbai and Muscat to bridge the gap left by grounded routes elsewhere.