Saudi Airline Flynas Lands in Iran for First Time in Nearly a Decade

TDT | Manama

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In a landmark development that underscores the warming ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Saudi-based low-cost airline Flynas landed in Tehran on Saturday night, marking the first direct flight between the two nations in nearly a decade.

The flight is a major milestone in the ongoing normalization of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran, which have steadily improved following a China-brokered agreement in 2023 to restore diplomatic missions and enhance cooperation.

The resumption of air travel is seen as a symbolic and practical step toward deeper economic, religious, and political engagement. The move is expected to ease travel for pilgrims, businesspeople, and families, and promote further dialogue and stability in the region.

This historic flight also reflects the broader shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, where once-tense relationships are being recalibrated through diplomacy and mutual interest.

Flynas’ return to Iranian airspace after nearly a decade highlights a shared commitment by both nations to move past old hostilities and chart a new course for collaboration and peace.