Turkish Airlines has canceled all flights to Iran, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, until November 1, 2024, citing security concerns as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
The decision follows growing fears of a broader conflict after Iran’s missile strikes on Israel earlier this month.
In addition to Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s low-cost carrier Pegasus has also suspended its flights to Iran. While neither airline has officially confirmed the cancellations on their websites, Turkish Airlines’ flights to Iran were marked as “canceled” on the Istanbul Airport website. Pegasus, meanwhile, has closed online bookings for these routes, reflecting a widespread caution across the region.
The rising conflict has led to similar actions from international airlines, with many choosing to either avoid Iranian airspace or suspend flights to other Middle Eastern destinations.
Among these, Lufthansa has extended its flight suspensions to Beirut and Tehran until early 2025. The German carrier, along with its subsidiary airlines SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines, will not operate flights to Tehran until January 31, 2025, and to Beirut until February 28, 2025.
SWISS additionally announced its Beirut flights would be canceled until January 18, 2025, to ensure planning certainty for passengers and crew.
Airlines across Europe and beyond have taken similar steps, reacting to the ongoing uncertainty. Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has suspended flights to Beirut until November 6, and to Tel Aviv until November 5.
British Airways and Iberia Express have halted flights to Tel Aviv, while Vueling has canceled operations to both Tel Aviv and Amman indefinitely.
Lufthansa Group’s low-cost carrier, Eurowings, has also extended its suspension of Tel Aviv flights until November 30, further highlighting the region’s volatile conditions.
Several other carriers, including Air France, KLM, and Qatar Airways, have either suspended services or implemented operational changes, particularly in Israel and Lebanon. With more airlines likely to follow, the broader Middle East continues to face a significant disruption in air travel.
