International flight operations across Pakistan are steadily returning to normal following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has eased regional airspace restrictions and reduced travel disruptions.
Authorities confirmed that airspace closures over key Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, and Qatar, have now been lifted. This has enabled airlines to gradually resume international routes, particularly flights connecting Pakistan with Gulf destinations.
At Allama Iqbal International Airport, operations have picked up with flights to major cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Bahrain. Additional services to Doha, Jeddah, Dammam, and Kuwait are also being restored as airlines work to normalize schedules.
Similarly, Islamabad International Airport handled at least eight flights to Gulf destinations, while Jinnah International Airport recorded around 18 such departures. Flight operations have also resumed in Peshawar and Multan, with six and four flights respectively.
Officials noted that while the situation is improving, a complete return to normalcy may take time due to lingering airspace limitations in certain parts of the region. Over the past 40 days, the conflict led to the cancellation of more than 3,000 flights, significantly affecting international travel and passenger movement.
With tensions easing, aviation authorities and airlines are optimistic that full operations will soon be restored, bringing relief to thousands of travelers impacted by the disruptions.
