Mosul International Airport is ready to receive international flights in the first half of 2026.
MP Baqir Al-Saadi expected, on Monday, that international flights will begin at Mosul International Airport during the first half of 2026.
Al-Saadi said in an interview with Al-Maalomah, that “Mosul International Airport is 100% ready to receive all types of aircraft, of various sizes, in light of the presence of more than one runway and the integration of crews capable of managing this file with high efficiency and professionalism.
He added that “the first phase of the launch of flights will begin at the beginning of next month with domestic flights, while the file of the airport operating company is being decided in light of the interest of several international companies that wish to manage and operate the airport.”
He pointed out that “according to indicators, the airport is expected to open its runway to international flights in the first half of 2026, becoming a new strategic window for Iraq towards international airports,” indicating that “direct flights from Arab and international capitals to Mosul will witness a noticeable increase in their pace, especially with the great investment activity witnessed by the city in various sectors.”
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