Mosul: Mosul International Airport witnessed today, Thursday, the arrival of the first flight from Baghdad International Airport, carrying a group of passengers, marking the resumption of air traffic to the city after more than 11 years of suspension.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Nineveh Governor Abdul Qader Al-Dakhil stated that this event represents an important milestone in the process of restoring operations at Mosul International Airport. The flight comes as part of ongoing preparations to fully resume services in the near future.
Al-Dakhil added that the launch of this flight opens the door for more regular air routes and reflects the local government’s commitment to supporting this vital project, which will enhance economic, commercial, and tourism ties between Mosul and other Iraqi cities. He further noted that the airport is expected to see a gradual increase in flight operations in the coming period, with the first outbound flight from Mosul International Airport to Baghdad scheduled to depart later today.
For his part, the director of Mosul International Airport, Ammar al-Bayati, announced that the airport is ready to receive more than ten flights per week in the near future. In a statement to the Iraqi National News Agency (NINA), he said, “The airport is in the preparation phase to receive its first passenger flight. The first flight arrived in Mosul today with a number of passengers on board.”
Al-Bayati indicated that dozens of passengers from Mosul will also be on board the first flight departing from the airport to Baghdad later today, a significant step towards revitalizing the airport after a long period of inactivity. He confirmed that flights will be scheduled regularly, and it is expected that there will be one or more flights per week, depending on demand and the number of passengers.
It is worth noting that the reopening of the airport and the resumption of flights represent an important step in boosting travel and trade between Mosul and other cities, in addition to providing new opportunities for travelers from the region.