Iran Air launches Quetta flight

In a historic development for regional air travel, Iran Air's inaugural Flight 826 (A319), operating on the route Mashhad-Zahedan-Quetta, touched down at Quetta International Airport late night on Wednesday to a ceremonial Water Cannon Salute, marking the airline's first-ever operation to the capital of Balochistan.

According to official details, Iran Air Flight 826 will now operate

once weekly, every Wednesday, arriving in Quetta at 9:30 PM.

On its maiden journey, the flight carried 30 passengers on arrival and 120 passengers on departure, reflecting keen public interest in the new route.