Austrian Airlines (AUA) has halted all flights between Vienna and Tehran until at least 12 January 2026, citing a deteriorating security situation as mass protests sweep the Iranian capital and other cities. The decision, announced on 10 January after an internal risk assessment, was taken “in coordination with corporate security” and may be extended if conditions fail to improve. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
The carrier joins several European peers that have either rerouted or cancelled services to Iran in recent days. Although Austrian’s Tehran route represents a small share of its network, it is a key link for Austrian engineering firms active in Iran’s energy sector and for the Iranian diaspora in Central Europe. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
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At this uncertain time, travelers who still need to organize or adjust visas—whether for Iran when services resume or for alternative destinations—can simplify the paperwork through VisaHQ’s Austrian portal (https://www.visahq.com/austria/). The platform provides real-time entry requirements, online applications, and courier assistance, allowing passengers and businesses to pivot quickly if itineraries change again.
Passengers holding tickets for the affected dates can rebook free of charge or request a refund. Cargo clients are advised to switch to interline partners via Istanbul or Doha, but supply-chain specialists warn of capacity constraints as Middle Eastern carriers absorb diverted freight. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
Travel-risk consultancies recommend that companies postpone non-essential trips to Iran and update crisis-management protocols for staff already in-country. Insurers are also reviewing war-risk premiums for flights that continue to overfly Iranian airspace, which could raise ticket prices even after the suspension is lifted. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
The carrier joins several European peers that have either rerouted or cancelled services to Iran in recent days. Although Austrian’s Tehran route represents a small share of its network, it is a key link for Austrian engineering firms active in Iran’s energy sector and for the Iranian diaspora in Central Europe. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
At this uncertain time, travelers who still need to organize or adjust visas—whether for Iran when services resume or for alternative destinations—can simplify the paperwork through VisaHQ’s Austrian portal (https://www.visahq.com/austria/). The platform provides real-time entry requirements, online applications, and courier assistance, allowing passengers and businesses to pivot quickly if itineraries change again.
Passengers holding tickets for the affected dates can rebook free of charge or request a refund. Cargo clients are advised to switch to interline partners via Istanbul or Doha, but supply-chain specialists warn of capacity constraints as Middle Eastern carriers absorb diverted freight. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
Travel-risk consultancies recommend that companies postpone non-essential trips to Iran and update crisis-management protocols for staff already in-country. Insurers are also reviewing war-risk premiums for flights that continue to overfly Iranian airspace, which could raise ticket prices even after the suspension is lifted. ([sn.at](https://www.sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/iran-aua-setzt-fluege-nach-teheran-vorlaeufig-aus-art-629198))
