TEHRAN (Iran News) – Imam Khomeini International Airport is ready to operate domestic flights, said the IKIA deputy director for airport operations. “Passengers will have more options to choose once some of the domestic flights are transferred to IKIA,” Hassan Khoshkhoo said on Tuesday. The decision is expected to considerably reduce traffic at Tehran’s International […]
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Imam Khomeini International Airport is ready to operate domestic flights, said the IKIA deputy director for airport operations.
“Passengers will have more options to choose once some of the domestic flights are transferred to IKIA,” Hassan Khoshkhoo said on Tuesday.
The decision is expected to considerably reduce traffic at Tehran’s International Mehrabad Airport, which currently operates domestic flights from the capital city.
According to the official, no particular route has been considered for permanent relocation to IKIA and the number of flights will be determined by market demand.
Managing director of Imam Khomeini Airport City said over 50 Iranian company have registered to invest in free trade zone of IKAC.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 4th International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics and Related Industries at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Monday, Rostami said, “There are many investment opportunities in IKAC for local and international companies due to its closeness to the capital city and access to IKAC surrounding areas.”
“This year, we succeeded in gaining number transit by the Islamic Republic of Iran for import and export,” he added.
“As a result, transits through FTZ at IKAC will experience a boost in the near future,” Rostami noted.
He described the ongoing exhibition as a great opportunity to better introduce the potentials of domestic experts to the investors.
- source : MNA, Irannews
