Iran has recently reopened significant portions of its airspace for international overflights following a ceasefire with Israel that ended a 12-day conflict in late June 2025. Specifically, Iran's eastern, central, and western airspace corridors are now open for international transit flights, which is a major development easing restrictions that had been in place since mid-June when Iran closed its airspace due to military tensions and missile exchanges with Israel.
However, it is important to note that flights to and from airports in the northern, southern, and western regions of Iran remain suspended, including major hubs such as Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports. These restrictions are still in effect until further notice, and travelers are advised not to go to airports in these regions and to follow official updates closely.
Despite the reopening, safety concerns persist. The primary risk remains the potential for misidentification by Iranian air defense systems, which have previously demonstrated a willingness to use advanced long-range missile systems during periods of heightened tension. This risk has led several countries, including the US and European authorities, to continue issuing warnings or bans on overflights of Iranian airspace. Many international carriers have been avoiding the region since the escalation of hostilities in late 2024 and early 2025, rerouting flights through safer corridors such as those over Egypt and Saudi Arabia.