Germany Urges Avoiding Iranian Airspace Until February 10

Germany’s civil aviation authority has issued a strong recommendation that all commercial aircraft avoid flying over Iranian airspace until February 10, 2026, amid ongoing regional tensions and concerns about flight safety, according to aviation regulators.

The advisory, issued on Thursday by Germany’s air traffic control and directed by the Transport Ministry, urges airlines to steer clear of the Tehran Flight Information Region (FIR) as a precautionary measure following recent warnings from the United States about a potential military escalation in Iran.

German authorities cited heightened security risks linked to the volatile situation in the Middle East, where Iran has been witnessing significant unrest and international pressure. As part of the advisory, airlines operating under German registration are strongly encouraged to revise their planned routes to minimize safety risks to passengers and crew.

The recommendation aligns with similar advisories by international aviation safety organizations and reflects broader airline industry caution. Many carriers have already rerouted flights away from Iranian and neighboring Iraqi airspace due to heightened geopolitical instability and aviation hazard concerns.

While Iran’s airspace remains formally accessible, the German notice aims to reduce the possibility of unintended encounters with military activity or anti-aircraft threats amid the current regional climate. This development comes as civil unrest continues to affect security assessments and flight routings across the Middle Eastern skies.