Key facts
- Flights between Tehran and Dubai are set to resume on Monday.
- The route was disrupted by regional conflict and drone attacks.
- Dubai International Airport experienced a 66% year-on-year drop in passenger numbers during the conflict.
- A ceasefire has been in place since April, with ongoing negotiations for a peace agreement.
- Many airlines have extended flight suspensions to various Middle Eastern destinations due to ongoing regional instability.
Flights between Tehran and Dubai are scheduled to resume on Monday, with Iranian airline Sepehran offering tickets for a flight on Monday morning. Ramin Kashefazar, head of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport, confirmed that arrangements have been made to reopen the route.
The resumption follows a period of disruption caused by regional conflict, including missile and drone attacks launched by Iran. Dubai International Airport experienced a significant impact, with a 66% year-on-year drop in passenger numbers during the conflict due to drone attacks in the vicinity.
While some airlines are restoring services to parts of the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts, many carriers have maintained flight suspensions to various destinations. For instance, Aegean Airlines has cancelled flights to Dubai until August 31, and Air Canada until October 24. Lufthansa and SWISS will continue their suspension of Dubai flights until September 13, with broader suspensions for several Middle Eastern destinations extending until October 24 for Lufthansa Group airlines. ITA Airways has extended its Dubai flight suspension until October 24, and Wizz Air until mid-September.
A ceasefire has been in effect since April, and the United States and Iran are reportedly in a 60-day negotiation period for a peace agreement.