02.03.2026 16:05
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated, "Flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan have been canceled until March 6, 2026. All planned flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates have been canceled until March 3, 2026."
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, evaluated the current situation regarding the airspace in the region and Turkish carriers following the attacks carried out in Iran on February 28, 2026. Uraloğlu stated that they are monitoring the process in real-time and that all necessary precautions have been taken.
Minister Uraloğlu stated, "NOTAMs regarding the closure of airspace continue in Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and the southern part of Syria. Civil flights continue in Oman, part of Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon."
Uraloğlu reported that traffic guidance has been implemented as part of emergency measures in the United Arab Emirates and expressed that Emirates and Etihad Airways flights are set to resume as of today.
TWO AIRCRAFT WAITING IN TEHRAN
Providing information about the current status of Turkish carriers, Uraloğlu mentioned that a Turkish Airlines aircraft is waiting at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and stated that this is the only Turkish Airlines aircraft affected by this process.
Uraloğlu noted that a Pegasus Airlines aircraft is also at the same airport and stated that AJet does not have any aircraft waiting in Iran, Syria, Iraq, or other restricted areas.
Uraloğlu also mentioned that an aircraft leased by Tailwind Airlines to an Iraqi company is located in Iraq.
FLIGHT CREWS TRANSPORTED TO TURKEY
Uraloğlu indicated that the crews and representatives of Turkish Airlines and Pegasus located in Tehran have been transported to Turkey as part of the evacuation plan of the Turkish Embassy in Tehran, and that contact has been established with the Baghdad Embassy for the crews of Tailwind's leased aircraft in Iraq, which are waiting in Baghdad.
Uraloğlu stated that Turkish carriers, especially Turkish Airlines, have crews in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, but noted that there is no serious risk in these countries.
FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 6
Minister Uraloğlu stated that carriers have planned the routes of aircraft passing through restricted airspaces to avoid risks. Uraloğlu included the following statements in his announcement:
"Due to the ongoing risks in the region, flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan by Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, and SunExpress have been canceled until March 6, 2026. Additionally, Pegasus Airlines will not operate flights to Iran until March 12, in line with its decision. All flights planned to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates have been canceled until March 3, 2026."
Uraloğlu stated that decisions are made based on daily evaluations and expressed that if there is no improvement in the current conditions, cancellations may continue on a daily basis. Uraloğlu said, "Today, flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Medina in Saudi Arabia and to Oman can be operated."