Editor’s note: This article covers an aviation development announced in 2016. It is preserved as a historical travel-news item and should not be used to determine current flight availability between London and Tehran.
In 2016, British Airways announced plans to restore direct service between London Heathrow and Tehran after a four-year absence. The announcement came during a period of renewed commercial engagement with Iran following the implementation of the 2015 nuclear agreement and the easing of some international sanctions.
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British Airways’ 2016 London-Tehran plan
The planned service was scheduled at six flights per week between Heathrow and Tehran. At the time, the route was presented as part of a wider reopening of business and travel links with Iran.
Travel context at the time
The announcement followed the reopening of the British Embassy in Tehran in August 2015. Iran was also pursuing major aircraft purchases and aviation-sector renewal during this period.
Flight schedules, airline operations and entry conditions can change. Travelers planning a current trip should check live flight availability rather than relying on this archived 2016 report. For broader planning information, see the Iran Travel Guide and the latest Iran travel update.
