Non-stop flights to Tehran (IKA)
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is the second largest airport in Iran. It is an international airport. In total there are 28 airports around the world that have direct flights to Tehran, spread around 25 cities in 15 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Tehran.
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The most frequently departed flights to Tehran are routes from Shenzhen (SZX) in China and Dubai (DXB) in United Arab Emirates. These two routes together are operated 157 times this month, and make up for 37% of all monthly arrivals at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The longest flight to Tehran IKA is departing from Shanghai (PVG). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 4,001 miles (6,439 km).
List of all direct flights to Tehran
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Tehran, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Tehran.
Airlines flying to Tehran
Currently, there are 20 airlines that fly to Tehran. Most flights to Tehran are operated by Mahan Air, as they connect 10 airports to IKA. That’s around 3 times as much as Caspian Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Tehran. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most IKA flights:
What is the best time to visit Tehran?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Tehran are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Tehran is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Long-Haul Flights to Tehran
Explore all long-haul flights to Tehran with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Tehran
There are 15 airports that have flights to Tehran in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to IKA are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Tehran
These are all non-stop intercontinental flights to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), as of April 2026:
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Japan, Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Tehran
Aeroflot: seasonal flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Austrian (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Vienna (VIE).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Frankfurt (FRA).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Tehran
Air Arabia: seasonal flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Flydubai: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights from Dubai (DXB), Erbil (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
AJet: seasonal flights from Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Iran Aseman: year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Pegasus: seasonal flights from Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Southwind Airlines: seasonal flights from Antalya (AYT).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Armenia Airways: seasonal flights from Yerevan (EVN).
ATA Airlines: seasonal flights from Al Najaf (NJF).
Caspian Airlines: year-round flights from Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights from Baku (GYD).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Kuwait Airways: year-round flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
SalamAir: seasonal flights from Muscat (MCT).
Non-stop flights from India / South Asia to Tehran
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from India or Southern Asia to Tehran. They fly seasonal from New Delhi (DEL) and Lahore (LHE).
Non-stop flights from China to Tehran
China Southern: seasonal flights from Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Urumqi (URC).
Mahan Air: seasonal flights from Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Shenzhen (SZX).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Tehran
Mahan Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from South-Eastern Asia to Tehran. They fly seasonal from Phuket (HKT).
International flights to Tehran
Flights from Armenia to Tehran
Yerevan is the only city in Armenia with direct flights to Tehran. From Yerevan, direct flights are offered by Armenia Airways. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Armenia
Flights from Austria to Tehran
In Austria, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tehran is Vienna. From Vienna, direct flights are offered by Austrian (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Austria
Flights from Azerbaijan to Tehran
There is 1 airport in Azerbaijan that has a direct connection to Tehran, which is Baku. From Baku, direct flights are offered by Azerbaijan. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights from Azerbaijan
Flights from China to Tehran
In China there are several airports with flights to Tehran (6 in total).
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Beijing Daxing, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
From Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, all direct flights to Tehran are operated by Mahan Air.
From Urumqi, you can fly non-stop to Tehran with China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
All flights from China
Flights from Germany to Tehran
In Germany, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tehran is Frankfurt. From Frankfurt, direct flights are offered by Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Germany
Flights from India to Tehran
New Delhi is the only city in India with direct flights to Tehran. From New Delhi, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights from India
Flights from Iraq to Tehran
There are 4 airports in Iraq that have non-stop flights to Tehran.
From Al Najaf, you can fly non-stop with ATA Airlines or Caspian Airlines.
From Baghdad, the only airline with direct flights is Caspian Airlines.
From Erbil, you can fly non-stop to Tehran with Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Sulaymaniyah, you can fly non-stop with Caspian Airlines or Mahan Air.
All flights from Iraq
Flights from Kuwait to Tehran
There is 1 airport in Kuwait that has a direct connection to Tehran, which is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, you can fly non-stop with Jazeera Airways or Kuwait Airways.
All flights from Kuwait
Flights from Oman to Tehran
Muscat is the only city in Oman with direct flights to Tehran. From Muscat, direct flights are offered by SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Oman
Flights from Pakistan to Tehran
In Pakistan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tehran is Lahore. From Lahore, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights from Pakistan
Flights from Qatar to Tehran
There is 1 airport in Qatar that has a direct connection to Tehran, which is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Russia to Tehran
In Russia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tehran is Moscow Sheremetyevo. From Moscow Sheremetyevo, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Thailand to Tehran
Phuket is the only city in Thailand with direct flights to Tehran. From Phuket, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights from Thailand
Flights from Turkey to Tehran
If you are looking for a direct flight from Turkey to Tehran, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Ankara, you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
From Antalya and Cukurova, you can fly with Southwind Airlines.
From Istanbul, you can fly non-stop with Iran Aseman or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop with AJet or Pegasus.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Tehran
In United Arab Emirates, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Tehran.
From Dubai, you can fly non-stop with Flydubai or Mahan Air.
From Dubai (Sharjah), the only airline with direct flights is Air Arabia. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Alternative airports near Tehran
Flying to an alternative airport near Tehran could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total 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 into Tehran?
You have multiple options when flying into Tehran. Although Tehran (IKA) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Tehran is Tehran (THR), Mehrabad International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Tehran?
There are 20 airlines flying to Tehran from 28 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Tehran?
Mahan Air, Caspian Airlines and Pegasus operate most flights to Tehran. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Tehran?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Tehran.
How many nonstop flights are there to Tehran?
There are roughly 421 flights arriving at Tehran every month (or 98 flights each week), from 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 to Tehran?
Shenzhen, Dubai and Istanbul are the 3 most popular routes to Tehran. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Tehran, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Tehran?
| Shenzhen to Tehran | 7h 30m |
| Dubai to Tehran | 2h 15m |
| Istanbul to Tehran | 3h 30m |
| Al Najaf to Tehran | 1h 15m |
| Shanghai to Tehran | 8h 15m |
