Business Desk 
Sep 10, 2025
Pakistan and Iran have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties with the launch of direct flights between Islamabad and Tehran, operated by Iran AirTour.
The announcement was made by Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who hailed the move as a “milestone” in air transportation cooperation between the two countries.
The Iranian ambassador noted that the agreement was finalised following the recent visit of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezhakian and credited the successful outcome to the support and follow-up by stakeholders on both sides.
The envoy stated: “With the valued support and follow-up of stakeholders from both sides, a comprehensive agreement was successfully reached in the field of air transportation.”
Operated by Iran AirTour, the new flight between Pakistan and Iran is expected to boost tourism, promote people-to-people contacts, and enhance business exchanges between the two countries.
Moghadam expressed optimism that the new service would lead to a surge in Iranian tourists visiting Pakistan’s scenic destinations and cultural sites, further deepening ties between the two nations.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has welcomed the direct flights between Tehran and Islamabad, appreciating it as a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations.
In a statement, ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi congratulated the people of Iran and Pakistan, along with stakeholders in the tourism and business sectors, on the launch of the service.
“This direct flight will play a vital role in promoting tourism, facilitating people-to-people exchanges, and enhancing business interactions between the two countries,” he said.
Notably, officials said that tourism between the two nations would now flourish, especially with more Iranian citizens exploring Pakistan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
