The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has caused major disruptions to international air travel, with approximately 6,000 flights cancelled globally over the past two days.
Media reports indicate that airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Israel remains closed. This has affected flight routes and airport activities across the region.
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport has fully suspended flights due to Israeli military operations.
Airports in Damascus, Baghdad, Tehran, Beirut and Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport have also shut down due to the rising tensions.
Aviation officials stated that the airspace closures in Iran, Iraq and Israel have persisted for two days.
Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria are permitting very limited air traffic, only after prior approval and under strict conditions.
These closures are impacting many important international flight connections. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv typically has flights to 100 destinations in 44 countries every day.
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman connects with 81 airports in 40 countries. Damascus International Airport links to 20 international airports in 13 countries.
Baghdad International Airport connects to 32 airports in 18 countries, Tehran links to 51 airports in 23 countries, and Beirut handles flights to 49 destinations in 26 countries.
FlightRadar24 data shows that around 3,000 flights have been cancelled each day since the conflict intensified.
The cancellations increased after Israel announced on Friday that it had carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, missile locations, and top military officials.
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