EASA Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran Airspace Amid Ongoing Risks

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has renewed its advisory warning airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to continued regional instability. In its latest Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), EASA highlighted that, despite a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the volatile situation still poses a high risk to commercial aviation. The advisory is in effect through July 31, 2025.

The previous CZIB, which covered the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon, expired on July 7. That bulletin was issued following Israeli strikes in Iran and retaliatory missile attacks, with U.S. involvement escalating the conflict as of June 22. Although Iran and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement on June 24, EASA cautions that the truce remains fragile.

According to EASA, while Iranian authorities have implemented temporary airspace closures and restrictions during the conflict, a sudden renewal of hostilities could occur without warning, complicating the safe management of flight paths.

The new guidance urges airlines not to operate within Iranian airspace at any flight level, regardless of current airspace availability. Operators are advised to stay updated via aeronautical publications from Iran, neighboring countries, and the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones.

This recommendation applies to:

Airlines under EASA oversight
Carriers based in EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland
Third-country operators flying into or over the EU

Although Iran’s airspace has been fully reopened as of June 25, the U.S. Virtual Embassy of Iran issued a warning on July 2 that commercial air travel from Tehran and other major hubs may still face disruption.

As tensions in the region continue to fluctuate, airlines are expected to monitor the situation closely and prioritize route safety in coordination with both national and international aviation authorities.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, simpleflying.com