Baghdad, Iraq – The administration of Sulaimaniyah International Airport in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced this morning the suspension of two flights bound for Istanbul and Amman, the capital of Jordan. This decision comes as a precautionary measure following the security tensions witnessed last night in the cities of Sulaimaniyah and Erbil.
Flights resume in Sulaymaniyah
Sources within Sulaimaniyah Airport clarified that the suspension was limited to the two flights mentioned. They confirmed that all other flights scheduled at the airport resumed normally. Indeed, air traffic returned to normal shortly after the temporary security disruption.
The sources emphasized that the airport administration is closely monitoring the security situation to ensure passenger safety and the continuity of air services.
tense security context
These developments on the ground come at a time of heightened security tensions in various parts of the Kurdistan Region, prompting local authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure the stability of transportation and essential services. Travelers and airlines are closely monitoring the situation. Airports in the region are also striving to balance the need to maintain public safety with ensuring the continuity of vital air links with regional and international destinations. It is worth noting that these events coincided with a heightened state of security alert in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah. Furthermore, relevant authorities have been working to contain the repercussions and ensure the return of calm to vital facilities throughout the region.
