Flights depart from Tehrans main airport amid ongoing ceasefire
April 29, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport Sees Increased Flight Activity Amid Ceasefire
Operations have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, with an increase in flight departures reported since the ceasefire with the United States and Israel took effect on Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, airport officials are now handling a higher volume of flights.
The ceasefire, which was announced earlier this week, has led to a decrease in tensions between Iran and its adversaries. As a result, air travel has resumed at the airport, with more flights taking off than previously seen.
Airport staff have confirmed that operations were halted due to the ongoing conflict, but now that the ceasefire is in place, they are working to restore normal service. The increased flight activity is expected to continue as long as the ceasefire holds.
The airport’s main terminal building has been reopened, and passengers are once again able to check-in and depart on scheduled flights. However, it remains unclear how many flights will be operating at any given time, as this information is subject to change.
Airport officials have not provided an exact number of flights that will be departing from the airport in the coming days. Nevertheless, the increased activity suggests a return to normalcy for air travel in Tehran.
Source: Al Jazeera