Air Arabia (G9, Sharjah) has announced it will commence scheduled services to Sanandaj in north-western Iran. Beginning April 7, the Emirati LCC will offer a 2x weekly service from Sharjah to Sanandaj thereby marking the Iranian airport's first international flights.

Sanandaj is currently linked to Tehran Mehrabad by Iran Aseman Airlines (EP, Tehran Mehrabad), Mahan Air (W5, Tehran Mehrabad), and Qeshm Airlines (QB, Tehran Mehrabad).