Airlines Reroute Middle East Flights Following Iranian Airspace Closure
International carriers are rerouting flights to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace amid rising tensions. The move causes operational delays and higher costs.
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Iran 
IRclosed its airspace on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, and reopened it after nearly five hours. The closure was prompted by concerns about possible military action between the United States 
USand Iran, leading multiple international carriers to reroute their operations.
IRclosed its airspace on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, and reopened it after nearly five hours. The closure was prompted by concerns about possible military action between the United States USand Iran, leading multiple international carriers to reroute their operations.On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Wizz Air Holdings , Lufthansa , British Airways, which is part of International Consolidated Airlines Group , Singapore Airlines , and TUI AG adjusted their flight paths. Wizz Air Holdingsconfirmed that westbound flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates 
AEnow require refueling and crew change stops in Larnaca, Cyprus 
CYor Thessaloniki, Greece 
GR.
AEnow require refueling and crew change stops in Larnaca, Cyprus CYor Thessaloniki, Greece GR.
