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Iranian Flights to Türkiye May Be Suspended

Key Takeaways
  • Iranian flights to Türkiye may be suspended in early October.
  • US sanctions restrict Iranian carriers' access to regional airports.
  • Mahan Air has already stopped operating flights to Türkiye.
  • Turkish authorities have not announced any decision.
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Strategic Implications

The expected suspension may indicate the effectiveness of US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, which could further restrict Iranian carriers' access to international markets and may lead to a significant reduction in air travel between Iran and Türkiye.

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What Happened

US Sanctions Restrict Iranian Carrier Access to Regional Airports

Iranian flights to Türkiye are expected to be suspended in early October due to US sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, which are increasingly restricting Iranian carriers’ access to airports across the region. Mahan Air has already stopped operating flights to Türkiye at the request of Turkish authorities. Despite this, flights between the two countries have continued through Iran Air and other smaller Iranian airlines. The suspension was reported by sources familiar with the matter, according to News.az.

Source | Originally Published: September 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways
  • Iranian flights to Türkiye may be suspended in early October.
  • US sanctions restrict Iranian carriers' access to regional airports.
  • Mahan Air has already stopped operating flights to Türkiye.
  • Turkish authorities have not announced any decision.
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Strategic Implications

The expected suspension may indicate the effectiveness of US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, which could further restrict Iranian carriers' access to international markets and may lead to a significant reduction in air travel between Iran and Türkiye.

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What Happened

US Sanctions Restrict Iranian Carrier Access to Regional Airports

Iranian flights to Türkiye are expected to be suspended in early October due to US sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, which are increasingly restricting Iranian carriers’ access to airports across the region. Mahan Air has already stopped operating flights to Türkiye at the request of Turkish authorities. Despite this, flights between the two countries have continued through Iran Air and other smaller Iranian airlines. The suspension was reported by sources familiar with the matter, according to News.az.

Source | Originally Published: September 28, 2026

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