Tehran Airport Air Traffic Falls 42 Percent

Since the start of U.S. sanctions on the Iranian aviation sector in September 2026, air traffic at Tehran International Airport has decreased by 42%. Movement has declined significantly following the implementation of the ban, with flights to many countries such as Georgia, Oman, and Azerbaijan coming to a halt. Despite the sanctions, some routes, like flights to China and Turkey, have remained operational. However, Tehran-based Mahan Air has significantly reduced its flights to Turkey, while other airlines, such as Qazvin Airlines, have increased their flight operations. The current impacts include restrictions on flight movements and a decline in investments, with the sanctions perceived as an effort to suffocate the Iranian economy.

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