Iran Air is set to resume domestic flights this week after a 50-day suspension, marking a significant step toward restoring internal air travel across the country.

The first flight is scheduled to operate between Tehran and Mashhad, one of the country’s busiest routes, widely used by both business travelers and religious pilgrims.

The restart of flights comes alongside a broader reopening of regional airports. From April 25, airports in cities including Urmia, Kermanshah, Abadan, Shiraz, Kerman, Rasht, Yazd, Zahedan, Gorgan and Birjand are expected to resume operations.

Additional airports – including several key regional hubs – are also scheduled to reopen over the weekend, further expanding connectivity within the country.

The resumption follows weeks of disruption tied to heightened regional tensions, which led to widespread airspace restrictions and the suspension of most civilian aviation activity.

However, the restart comes at a delicate moment. A ceasefire agreement reached on April 7 between Iran and the United States is due to expire this week, raising uncertainty about the stability of flight operations going forward. At the same time, a new round of negotiations between the two countries is reportedly expected to take place in Islamabad, adding another layer of geopolitical significance.

For now, the reopening of domestic routes signals a cautious return to normality for Iran’s aviation sector, though the situation remains fluid. Airlines and passengers alike are likely to remain alert as political developments continue to shape the outlook for air travel in the region.