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 28 destinations in 15 countries.
At present, there are no domestic flights from Tehran.
The longest flight from Tehran IKA is a 4,001 mile (6,439 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 20 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:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Tehran. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Tehran by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Tehran below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Tehran
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Tehran to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Tehran (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Tehran
When planning a trip from Tehran, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Tehran currently offers non-stop flights to 8 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Tehran, consider these 7 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Tehran, you have the option to take a direct flight to 4 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 3 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Tehran. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Tehran to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Tehran. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌴 Tropical destinations
You can reach one tropical destination from Tehran with a direct flight. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
Business class flights from Tehran
There are 15 airports that have flights from Tehran in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from IKA are listed below:
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, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Tehran to Europe
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Austrian (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Vienna (VIE).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Air Arabia: seasonal flights to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Flydubai: seasonal flights to Dubai (DXB).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights to Dubai (DXB), Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
AJet: seasonal flights to Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Iran Aseman: year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Southwind Airlines: seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Armenia Airways: seasonal flights to Yerevan (EVN).
ATA Airlines: seasonal flights to Al Najaf (NJF).
Caspian Airlines: year-round to Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD).
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
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tehran to India or Southern Asia. They fly seasonal to New Delhi (DEL) and Lahore (LHE).
Non-stop flights from Tehran to China
China Southern: seasonal flights to Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Urumqi (URC).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights 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 seasonal to Phuket (HKT).
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 route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights to Armenia
Flights from Tehran to Austria
In Austria, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Vienna. Direct flights to Vienna are offered by Austrian (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights to Austria
Flights from Tehran to Azerbaijan
There is 1 destination in Azerbaijan that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Baku. Direct flights to Baku are offered by Azerbaijan. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights to Azerbaijan
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 route is not operational yet but will start in July.
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. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
All flights to China
Flights from Tehran to Germany
In Germany, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Frankfurt. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights to Germany
Flights from Tehran to India
New Delhi is the only destination in India with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to India
Flights from Tehran to Iraq
There are 4 destinations in Iraq that have non-stop flights from Tehran.
You can fly non-stop to Al Najaf with ATA Airlines or Caspian Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Baghdad is Caspian Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Tehran to Erbil with Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
You can fly non-stop to Sulaymaniyah with Caspian Airlines or Mahan Air.
All flights to Iraq
Flights from Tehran to Kuwait
There is 1 destination in Kuwait that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Kuwait City. You can fly non-stop to Kuwait City with Jazeera Airways or Kuwait Airways.
All flights to Kuwait
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 May and ends in October.
All flights to Oman
Flights from Tehran to Pakistan
In Pakistan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Lahore. Direct flights to Lahore are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to Pakistan
Flights from Tehran to Qatar
There is 1 destination in Qatar that has a direct connection from Tehran, which is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights to Qatar
Flights from Tehran to Russia
In Russia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Tehran is Moscow Sheremetyevo. Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights to Russia
Flights from Tehran to Thailand
Phuket is the only destination in Thailand with direct flights from Tehran. Direct flights to Phuket are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to Thailand
Flights from Tehran to Turkey
If you are looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Turkey, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Ankara with AJet or Pegasus. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
To Antalya and Cukurova, you can fly with Southwind Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Iran Aseman or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul (Sabiha) with AJet or Pegasus.
All flights to Turkey
Flights from Tehran to United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations from Tehran.
You can fly non-stop to Dubai with Flydubai or Mahan Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai (Sharjah) is Air Arabia. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Alternative airports near Tehran
There are two alternative airports to Tehran (IKA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Tehran (THR) and Kashan (KKS).
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?
You have multiple options when flying from Tehran. Although Tehran (IKA) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Tehran is Tehran (THR), Mehrabad International Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Tehran?
There are 20 airlines flying from Tehran to 28 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Tehran?
Mahan Air, Caspian Airlines and China Southern 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 421 flights departing from Tehran every month (or 98 flights each week), to a total of 28 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?
Shenzhen, Dubai and Istanbul 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 Shenzhen | 7h 30m |
| Tehran to Dubai | 2h 15m |
| Tehran to Istanbul | 3h 30m |
| Tehran to Al Najaf | 1h 15m |
| Tehran to Shanghai | 8h 15m |
