Update: Iran Today – What Travelers Should Know

Last updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – 14:00 (Tehran time)

At OrientTrips, traveler safety, clarity, and reliability remain our top priorities. We continue to closely monitor the situation through trusted international sources and official partners.

Service Status Update

Booking Services Restored

Following the recent internet disruption, our engineering team has fully restored booking services across the platform.

The following services are now available:

Flights
Hotels
Trains
Bus
Ferries

Some services may currently perform slower than normal due to ongoing connectivity stabilization. If you experience delays, we recommend:

Refreshing and trying again after a short time
Contacting our support team, who can assist with offline booking if needed

Flight Operations in Iran

Airports Operating Normally

As of today:

All airports across Iran have resumed normal operations
Domestic and international flights are operating on regular schedules

Travelers are advised to:

Check directly with their airline for the latest flight status
Monitor official airline notifications before departure

What Travelers Should Know

Flights, hotels, and ground services remain available and operate under standard provider policies
Any schedule changes are communicated directly by airlines and transport operators
No changes have been made to OrientTrips core services at this time

Internet and Mobile Connectivity in Iran

Current Internet Access

Internet access is currently available in a limited and restricted form.

Google services and Gmail are accessible
WhatsApp is available on some local operators such as Irancell and Hamrah Aval, but connectivity may be unstable
Our recommended messaging alternative is imo, which has shown more consistent performance in recent days

VPN Recommendation

We strongly recommend travelers install a VPN before arriving in Iran.

Mobile Calls and SMS

Domestic calls and SMS within Iran are operating normally
Calls made from inside Iran to international numbers are generally more stable than incoming calls from abroad
International roaming services are not currently active

As a result:

International SIM cards do not function inside Iran
Travelers should plan to use a local SIM card for mobile access during their stay

Our Commitment to Travelers

OrientTrips is committed to providing accurate, timely, and responsible updates without speculation or unnecessary alarm.

Our support team remains available to help with:

Booking questions
Flexible options where applicable
Travel plan adjustments

Staying Informed

For the most reliable information, we recommend travelers rely on:

Official airline communications
Embassy or consular advisories
Trusted international news sources

Essential Local Services Available During Internet Restrictions

Tickets and Transport

OrientTrips
https://orienttrips.com
Flights, hotels, trains, buses, ferries, and transfers. International friendly booking support.

Weather

Iran Meteorological Organization
https://www.irimo.ir
Official and reliable weather forecasts across Iran.

Time and Calendar

Time.ir
https://www.time.ir
Accurate local time and date reference.

Maps and Navigation

Balad Maps
https://balad.ir
Local navigation with strong coverage inside cities.

Neshan Maps
https://neshan.org
Reliable routing and location search in Iran.

Messaging

imo
https://imo.im
More stable messaging during connectivity restrictions.

File Sharing

PicoFile
https://www.picofile.com
Simple file sharing when email access is slow.

News and Official Updates

ISNA
https://www.isna.ir
Independent news agency with broad national coverage.

IRNA
https://www.irna.ir
Official government news and public announcements.

Essential Emergency Phone Numbers in Iran

+98 112 General emergency (mobile)
+98 110 Police
+98 115 Ambulance
+98 125 Fire department
+98 141 Road and traffic information
+98 199 Flight information

Support

If you need assistance, our team is here to help.

📩 Email: [email protected]

We stand with all those affected during these difficult days and remain focused on supporting travelers with professionalism, care, and clarity.

Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones in the recent events in Iran. We stand in quiet solidarity with the people during these difficult days