Pakistan has started resuming flights to the Middle East after the recent US-Iran ceasefire. Airspace restrictions over Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, and Qatar have been lifted, allowing airlines to gradually restart international operations.
According to airport sources, several flights from major cities have already taken off for Gulf destinations. From Lahore, multiple flights departed for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Jeddah, Dammam, and Kuwait.
At Islamabad International Airport, eight flights headed to different Gulf cities, while Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport handled 18 flights. Peshawar saw six departures, and Multan recorded four.
Airlines are now preparing revised schedules to return to normal operations as soon as possible. However, authorities have said that full restoration will take some time because some regions still have partial airspace limitations.
The US-Iran conflict had badly affected air travel for over 40 days, leading to more than 3,000 flight cancellations worldwide. Thousands of passengers from Pakistan were stranded or faced major delays during this period.
The resumption of flights has brought relief to many people, especially those planning to travel for work, family visits, or Umrah. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight status and possible changes in schedules.
This positive development is expected to ease pressure on the aviation sector and support smoother travel between Pakistan and the Gulf countries in the coming days.
