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Lufthansa Suspends Flights to Tehran Until March 29

Published January 20, 2026, 06:28
Lufthansa Suspends Flights to Tehran Until March 29

Lufthansa is suspending flights to and from Tehran until March 29, in response to rising tensions in the region. The decision follows a recommendation from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to US threats of a potential attack on Iran. Initially, Lufthansa had announced it would bypass the airspace of Iran and Iraq, but will now use a corridor within Iraqi airspace. Simultaneously, Austrian Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, is suspending flights to Tehran until at least February 16. The EASA issued the warning following statements by US officials regarding a possible attack on Iran. The situation is being closely monitored, and airlines are taking steps to ensure the safety of their passengers and crew.