Non-stop flights from Tehran (IKA)
Tehran Airport (IATA: IKA, ICAO: OIIE), also known as Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, is the second largest airport in Iran. It is an international airport and serves the area of Tehran, Iran. Tehran Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 36 destinations in 22 countries.
At present, there are no domestic flights from Tehran.
The longest flight from Tehran IKA is a 2,486 mile (4,001 km) non-stop route to Shanghai PVG. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 15 minutes and is operated by Mahan Air.
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In total there are 16 airlines flying from and to Tehran. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Tehran
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Tehran, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Business class flights from Tehran
There are 28 airports that have flights from Tehran in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from IKA are listed below:
First class flights from Tehran
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Tehran, which is Dubai (DXB).
Intercontinental flights from Tehran
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Tehran and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Japan, Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Tehran to Europe
Iran Air: year-round to Vienna (VIE), Cologne-Bonn (CGN), Frankfurt (FRA), Hamburg (HAM), London Heathrow (LHR), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP) and Paris (CDG).
Austrian (Star Alliance): year-round to Vienna (VIE).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): year-round to Frankfurt (FRA).
Mahan Air: year-round to Belgrade (BEG), Barcelona (BCN) and Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Aeroflot (SkyTeam): year-round to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Iran Air: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Beirut (BEY) and Istanbul (IST).
Mahan Air: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Ankara (ESB), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Caspian Airlines: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Iraqi Airways: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Ankara (ESB) and year-round flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
SunExpress: seasonal flights to Adana (ADA).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Ankara (ESB), Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW) and seasonal flights to Izmir (ADB).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Armenia Airways: seasonal flights to Yerevan (EVN).
Kuwait Airways: year-round to Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to India / South Asia
Iran Air: year-round to Mumbai (BOM) and Karachi (KHI).
Mahan Air: year-round to New Delhi (DEL).
Cham Wings Airlines: seasonal flights to Damascus (DAM).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to China
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tehran to China. They fly year-round to Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Shenzhen (SZX).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to South-East Asia
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tehran to South-Eastern Asia. They fly year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bangkok (BKK).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to Central Asia
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tehran to Central Asia. They fly year-round to Almaty (ALA).
International flights from Tehran
Flights from Tehran to Armenia
Yerevan is the only destination in Armenia with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Yerevan are offered by Armenia Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Tehran to Austria
In Austria, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Vienna. You can fly non-stop to Vienna with Austrian (Star Alliance) or Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to China
There are 4 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
All direct flights from Tehran to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen are operated by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to France
There is 1 destination in France that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to Germany
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Germany, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Cologne-Bonn are offered by Iran Air.
You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Iran Air or Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Hamburg with Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to India
In India, there are 2 destinations from Tehran.
Direct flights to Mumbai are offered by Iran Air.
The only airline with direct flights to New Delhi is Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Iraq
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Iraq, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
From Tehran to Al Najaf there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Caspian Airlines, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways and Mahan Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Baghdad is Caspian Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Erbil with Mahan Air.
You can fly non-stop to Sulaymaniyah with Caspian Airlines or Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Italy
In Italy, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Milan (Malpensa). Direct flights to Milan (Malpensa) are offered by Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to Kazakhstan
Almaty is the only destination in Kazakhstan with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Almaty are offered by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Kuwait
There is 1 destination in Kuwait that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Kuwait City. Direct flights to Kuwait City are offered by Kuwait Airways.
Flights from Tehran to Lebanon
Beirut is the only destination in Lebanon with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Beirut are offered by Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Pakistan
There is 1 destination in Pakistan that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Karachi. Direct flights to Karachi are offered by Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to Qatar
In Qatar, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Tehran to Russia
There are 2 destinations in Russia that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Serbia
Belgrade is the only destination in Serbia with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Belgrade are offered by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Spain
There is 1 destination in Spain that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Barcelona. Direct flights to Barcelona are offered by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Syria
Damascus is the only destination in Syria with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Damascus are offered by Cham Wings Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Tehran to Thailand
In Thailand, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Bangkok. Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Turkey
In Turkey, there are 5 destinations from Tehran.
Direct flights to Adana are offered by SunExpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Non-stop flights to Ankara are offered by Mahan Air, Pegasus and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Istanbul are offered by Iran Air, Mahan Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Izmir are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
Flights from Tehran to United Arab Emirates
There is 1 destination in United Arab Emirates that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Dubai. Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates, Flydubai and Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is London Heathrow. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by Iran Air.
Alternative airports near Tehran
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Tehran (IKA). The nearest airports to Tehran (IKA) are Tehran (THR) and Noshahr (NSH).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Tehran?
There is 1 airport in Tehran: Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
What is the best airport to fly from Tehran?
The most convenient airport to fly from Tehran is Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
How many airlines fly from Tehran?
There are 16 airlines flying from Tehran to 36 airports around the world, as of December 2021.
Which airlines fly from Tehran?
Mahan Air, Iran Air and Turkish Airlines operate most flights from Tehran. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Tehran?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Tehran.
How many nonstop flights are there from Tehran?
There are roughly 1,092 flights departing from Tehran every month (or 252 flights each week), to a total of 36 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Tehran Airport?
The official name of Tehran Airport is Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
What is the airport code of Tehran Airport?
The airport code of Tehran Airport is IKA.
What are the most popular flights from Tehran?
Istanbul, Dubai and Doha are the 3 most popular routes from Tehran. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Tehran, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Tehran?
| Tehran to Istanbul | 3h 30m |
| Tehran to Dubai | 2h 5m |
| Tehran to Doha | 2h 5m |
| Tehran to Al Najaf | 1h 15m |
| Tehran to Istanbul (Sabiha) | 3h 20m |
