The operations of Nakhchivan International Airport have been restored. As of March 9, flights from the airport have resumed according to the scheduled timetable.
Currently, repair work continues on parts of the airport that were damaged by a drone strike.
According to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), direct flights on the Baku–Nakhchivan route have resumed as of March 9. The company states that starting March 10, flights on this route will continue as usual.
AZAL noted that the situation is being monitored and necessary measures are being taken to ensure flight safety. Passengers will be informed about any possible changes to the flight schedule.
In addition, cargo vehicle traffic at the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran has also resumed. According to the Cabinet of Ministers, as of 10:00 a.m. on March 9, cargo transport of all types of vehicles, including transit shipments, has become possible again.
All flights on the Baku–Nakhchivan–Baku route were canceled after drone attacks were reported from Iranian territory on Nakhchivan on March 5. On the same day, the Azerbaijani government temporarily suspended cargo vehicle movement at the Azerbaijan–Iran border.
The government explained that this decision was made for security reasons following drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Nakhchivan.
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