Non-stop flights from Tehran (IKA)
Tehran Airport (IATA: IKA, ICAO: OIIE), also known as Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, is the largest airport in Iran. Tehran Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 45 destinations in 21 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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Airlines flying from Tehran Popular destinations from Tehran Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Tehran
In total there are 27 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.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Tehran that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Tehran
There are 30 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: seasonal flights to Vienna (VIE), Cologne-Bonn (CGN), Frankfurt (FRA), Hamburg (HAM), London Heathrow (LHR), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) and Paris (CDG).
Austrian (Star Alliance): year-round to Vienna (VIE).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): year-round to Frankfurt (FRA).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Nordwind: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Iran Air: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD), Al Najaf (NJF), Beirut (BEY) and Istanbul (IST).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights to Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Ankara (ESB), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
ATA Airlines: seasonal flights to Al Najaf (NJF).
Caspian Airlines: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Fly Baghdad: seasonal flights to Al Najaf (NJF) and Baghdad (BGW).
Iran Aseman: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Istanbul (IST) and Izmir (ADB).
Iraqi Airways: seasonal flights to Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Corendon: seasonal flights to Kayseri (ASR).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Ankara (ESB), year-round flights to Istanbul (IST) and seasonal flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Air Arabia: seasonal flights to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: seasonal flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Armenia Airways: seasonal flights to Yerevan (EVN).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Kuwait Airways: year-round to Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
SalamAir: seasonal flights to Muscat (MCT).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to India / South Asia
Iran Air: seasonal flights to Mumbai (BOM) and Karachi (KHI).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights to New Delhi (DEL) and Lahore (LHE).
Kam Air: seasonal flights to Kabul (KBL) and Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to China
Mahan Air: seasonal flights to Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Shenzhen (SZX).
China Southern: seasonal flights to Beijing Daxing (PKX) and year-round flights to Urumqi (URC).
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 seasonal to Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK) and Phuket (HKT).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to Central Asia
Somon Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tehran to Central Asia. They fly seasonal to Dushanbe (DYU).
International flights from Tehran
Flights from Tehran to Afghanistan
There are 2 destinations in Afghanistan that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
To Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif, you can fly with Kam Air.
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 route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
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 Azerbaijan
There is 1 destination in Azerbaijan that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Baku. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Azerbaijan or Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Tehran to China
In China there are several destinations from Tehran (6 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
The only airline with direct flights to Beijing Daxing is China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from Tehran to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen are operated by Mahan Air.
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Urumqi with China Southern.
Flights from Tehran to France
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Tehran to India
In India, there are 2 destinations from Tehran.
Direct flights to Mumbai are offered by Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to New Delhi is Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
Flights from Tehran to Iraq
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Iraq, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Al Najaf are ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iran Air, Iran Aseman and Iraqi Airways.
From Tehran to Baghdad there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Caspian Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways and Mahan Air.
To Erbil and Kirkuk, you can fly with Mahan Air.
Non-stop flights to Sulaymaniyah are offered by Caspian Airlines, Iraqi Airways and Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Italy
There are 2 destinations in Italy that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
To Milan (Malpensa) and Rome (Fiumicino), you can fly with Iran Air.
Flights from Tehran to Kuwait
Kuwait City is the only destination in Kuwait with direct flights from Tehran. You can fly non-stop to Kuwait City with Jazeera Airways or Kuwait Airways.
Flights from Tehran to Lebanon
There is 1 destination in Lebanon that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Beirut. Direct flights to Beirut are offered by Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Tehran to Oman
Muscat is the only destination in Oman with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Tehran to Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are 2 destinations from Tehran.
Direct flights to Karachi are offered by Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Lahore is Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
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 3 destinations in Russia that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
Non-stop flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot, Mahan Air and Nordwind. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Saint Petersburg with Nordwind. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
Flights from Tehran to Tajikistan
There is 1 destination in Tajikistan that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Dushanbe. Direct flights to Dushanbe are offered by Somon Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Tehran to Thailand
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Thailand, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Bangkok (Don Muang) and Phuket, you can fly with Mahan Air.
Flights from Tehran to Turkey
In Turkey, there are 5 destinations from Tehran.
Non-stop flights to Ankara are offered by Mahan Air, Pegasus and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Tehran to Istanbul there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Iran Air, Iran Aseman, Mahan Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Izmir is Iran Aseman.
Direct flights to Kayseri are offered by Corendon. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in May 2024.
Flights from Tehran to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates, Flydubai and Mahan Air.
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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 are 2 airports in Tehran: Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
What is the best airport to fly from Tehran?
The most convenient airport to fly from Tehran is Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
How many airlines fly from Tehran?
There are 27 airlines flying from Tehran to 45 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Tehran?
Mahan Air, Iran Air and Iran Aseman 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 and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Tehran.
How many nonstop flights are there from Tehran?
There are roughly 2,569 flights departing from Tehran every month (or 602 flights each week), to a total of 45 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 Al Najaf 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 25m |
| Tehran to Dubai | 2h 5m |
| Tehran to Al Najaf | 1h 15m |
| Tehran to Istanbul (Sabiha) | 3h 20m |
| Tehran to Baghdad | 1h 10m |
