An Iranian airline has begun direct flights to Pakistan, aiming to facilitate pilgrims, the business community, and the general public.

The services were inaugurated at Karachi airport by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, the Iranian consul general, and Tabar Air authorities.

مشہد ایران کے لئے براہ راست پرواز کا افتتاح کیا،ائیرپورٹ پر ایران کے قونصل جنرل حسن نوریان اور تابان ائیر کے اعلی حکام نے استقبال کیا،تابان ایئر لائنز کو پاکستان میں خوش آمدید کہتے ہیں،اس کے ذریعہ پاک ایران تعلقات مزید مستحکم ہونگے، پہلی پرواز کے ذریعے خود بھی مشہد جارہا ہوں pic.twitter.com/xStVm0FDfl

— Kamran Tessori (@KamranTessoriPk) December 12, 2023

The first flight, carrying 80 passengers, departed from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and landed in Mashhad. Initially, Taban Air plans to operate one flight per week, with the possibility of increasing frequency based on demand.

This follows the recent launch of flights between Karachi and Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia’s Batik Air, and Azerbaijan’s national airline AZAL has also initiated direct flights to Pakistan to promote tourism.