Iran partially re -opened its air space after 20 days closure during the Israel conflict, allowing to restore some commercial flights.
Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad Airport in Tehran now operates limited international flights, such as the Flydubai service from the UAE, although the operation is limited to the daily hours (5: 00-18: 00 local time).
Eastern Iranian air space operates 24/7, while the airport in Isfahan and Tabriz remains closed repairs. Functional ferry services are also functional to neighboring countries and land border crossings to Armenia (Agarak) and Türkiye (Kapiköy/Esendere) and provide additional output routes.
Evacuation options available for Indians in Iran
Indian citizens who want to leave Iran can now use commercial flights from again airports or cross boundaries. In particular, the Indian Embassy advises those in Tehran to “move outside the city using his own resources” to safer places.
More than 700 Indians have already moved to cities like QOM, while 110 students crossed Armenia across the Agarak border that remains open. Those who are considering the borders of Azerbaijan or Turkmenistan must first send the e -mail of the relevant US embassies for special approval. Commercial ferries offer another possibility of leaving, even if the services remain unpredictable.
“Iranian air space is gradually reopening and is expected that commercial flights to Iran Az Iran are gradually continuing in the coming days. Commercial ferry services are also passing between Iranian ports and neighboring countries,” the Indian Embassy in Iran quoted.
“Indian citizens present in Iran and want to leave, they can do so through commercial flights/ferry services. All Indian nationals intend to travel or transit through Iran is recommended to monitor the latest development and observe official advice,” he read another X Post.
Critical steps for Indians before departure
All Indian nationals must immediately contact India Embassy in Tehran (+98 9010144557, +98 9128109115) to register their location, unless it is already done.
Dual Iranian-Indian citizens face unique risks: Iran does not recognize dual nationality and can entertain American passports. They must leave with Iranian passports with pre -disturbed transit visas and expect interrogation at the checkpoints.
The Embassy recommends transferring cash (USD) due to card payment failures, preparing for internet outages and maintaining phones charged during travel.
Continuing challenges and emergency planning
Despite the re -opening of the flight disruption, they continue due to infrastructure damage.
Only aircraft flying over 25,000 feet are allowed in the western air space, which limits smaller aircraft.
Indians should monitor the alerts of the embassy and avoid insignificant travel to Iran. For urgent ground transport in Iran, applications for driving as Snap and TAP30 in large cities remain functional.
Those who perform through Armenia should confirm daily the availability of boundaries and transmit printed copies of all identification documents to go through checkpoints smoothly.
(Tagstotranslate) repetition of Iranian airspace
