Direct passenger flights between Tehran and Karachi have resumed after a gap of 72 days, marking the restoration of air connectivity between Iran and Pakistan.
A passenger aircraft operated by Tabaan Air landed in Karachi carrying travellers from Tehran before returning on the same route.
The flight was operated using a Russian aircraft in cooperation with Tabaan Air. Flight TB7211 arrived in Karachi from Tehran with passengers, while return flight TB7212 departed from Karachi back to the Iranian capital. The Airbus A320 aircraft was used for the two-way service.
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The resumption of the route restores a key regional air link that had been suspended following earlier regional tensions. Aviation sources said the restoration of services reflects easing operational restrictions and improved coordination between the two countries.
The Karachi airport witnessed arrival and departure activity linked to the renewed service, signaling gradual normalization of travel connections. Authorities have not yet announced the frequency of future flights, but the development is expected to support passenger and business travel between the two countries.
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