Iran-based Mahan Air’s inaugural flight departs from Islamabad to Tehran

The inaugural flight of Mahan Air, an international Iran-based airline, successfully departed from Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) for Tehran on Thursday.

The ceremony marking the commencement of the service was organised by SAPS Management and attended by the chief operating officer/airport manager IIAP, chief security officer, and senior officials and representatives from the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Airport Security Force (ASF) and SAPS, the PAA spokesperson said in a statement.

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All operational and facilitation arrangements were efficiently managed by the concerned teams of PAA and SAPS, ensuring a smooth and timely departure in accordance with established standards and procedures.

The arriving flight carried 97 passengers, while 264 passengers departed on the outbound sector. Mahan Air will operate two weekly flights between Islamabad and Tehran, the PAA said.