WANA (Jun 27) – Iran and the UAE are set to resume direct flights by the end of this week, while negotiations continue with foreign airlines over the gradual restoration of international air services to Iran.

 

Ramin Kashefazar, CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City, said Iranian airlines have begun preparations to restart flights on the Dubai route, with direct services between Iran and the UAE expected to resume later this week.

 

He noted that no foreign airlines have resumed flights to Iran yet, but talks are underway with several international carriers. According to him, flights operated by foreign airlines—particularly those from neighboring countries—are expected to restart in the near future.

 

Kashefazar also said that Lufthansa is currently assessing the conditions for resuming its operations to Iran. Based on current expectations, the German carrier is likely to restart its Iran flights this winter, beginning with airlines within the Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines.