Aviation data show gradual growth for international flights in Iran

Latest data released by the Iran Airports Company (IAC) show that international air traffic in Iran is beginning to experience growth after the coronavirus outbreak brought a significant decline in the number of international takeoffs and landings in the country.

19 August 2020
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Latest data released by the Iran Airports Company (IAC) show that international air traffic in Iran is beginning to experience growth after the coronavirus outbreak brought a significant decline in the number of international takeoffs and landings in the country.

An incoming passenger crosses with his luggage through a disinfection tunnel upon arriving on an Emirates flight at the Iranian capital Tehrans Imam Khomeini International Airport on July 17, 2020. Photo: AFP

Latest data released by the Iran Airports Company (IAC) show that international air traffic in Iran is beginning to experience growth after the coronavirus outbreak brought a significant decline in the number of international takeoffs and landings in the country.

According to the IAC, a total of 215 takeoffs and landings were registered during the fourth month of the current Iranian year (June 21–July 21) indicating a 100% growth in international flights compared with the preceding month.

More than 8,600 passengers and 1,360 tons of cargos were also transported during the month registering 89% and 100% increase respectively compared with the preceding month.

The number of international takeoffs and landings, however, shows a 91% decrease YoY which is mostly due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and suspension of international flights to and from Iran.

The handling of passengers and cargo also indicates a 97% and %78 fall respectively YoY.

More airlines are resuming flights to Iranian cities. Turkish Airlines announced on Monday that it will resume flights to Iran on 1 September. Dubai-based Emirates airlines also resumed flights to Tehran in mid-July after a five-month break.

 

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