Iran repeatedly targeted Dubai airport during the war, but the global hub remained operational throughout most of the conflict: National GeographicIran repeatedly targeted Dubai airport during the war, but the global hub remained operational throughout most of the conflict: National GeographicFlySepehran jet from the Iranian capital landed at 1.18pm on MondayThe NationalJune 29, 2026A flight from the Iranian capital Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, the first since the US-Israel war against Iran began on February 28.A FlySepehran plane from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) touched down in Dubai at 1.18pm. A return flight is scheduled to depart the emirate for IKA later in the afternoon.The resumption of services was listed on Dubai airport's website and spotted on FlightRadar24.Iran repeatedly targeted Dubai airport during the war, but the global hub remained operational throughout most of the conflict.Prior to the Iran war, dozens of flights each week connected the UAE and Iran.Flysepehran's website shows sporadic availability for Dubai flights. The next service from Tehran to Dubai is on Wednesday, with another service the following Wednesday, July 8.The war has been halted by a ceasefire since April 8, despite frequent exchanges of fire, while the US and Iran are currently partway through a 60-day period to negotiate a lasting peace deal.In Tehran, the chief executive of Imam Khomeini Airport City Company, Ramin Kashif-Azer, said the Tehran-Dubai-Tehran route had been reactivated after a short break.The route was reopened to facilitate passenger travel and strengthen air connectivity on one of the region's busiest corridors, he said, cited by Fars news agency.According to the airport operator, Sepehran Airlines will operate flights on Mondays and Wednesdays, while Varash Airlines will operate a weekly Tuesday service. Before the conflict, dozens of flights connected the UAE and Iran each week.Updated: June 29, 2026, 10:11 AM