Non-stop flights to Tehran (IKA)
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is the largest airport in Iran. It is Iran's main international airport. In total there are 28 airports around the world that have direct flights to Tehran, spread around 26 cities in 14 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Tehran.
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The most frequently departed flights to Tehran are routes from Istanbul (IST) in Turkey and Al Najaf (NJF) in Iraq. These two routes together are operated 82 times this month, and make up for 51% 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 15 airlines that fly to Tehran. Most flights to Tehran are operated by Mahan Air, as they connect 18 airports to IKA. That’s around 6 times as much as Iran Air, 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 21 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 October 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).
Mahan Air: year-round 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
Mahan Air: year-round flights from Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Sulaymaniyah (ISU), Muscat (MCT), Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST).
Caspian Airlines: year-round flights from Al Najaf (NJF), Baghdad (BGW) and Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Iran Air: seasonal flights from Al Najaf (NJF) and Istanbul (IST).
SalamAir: seasonal flights from Muscat (MCT).
AJet: seasonal flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Iran Aseman: year-round flights from Istanbul (IST).
Saha Airlines Services: year-round flights from Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
Armenia Airways: year-round flights from Yerevan (EVN).
Kuwait Airways: seasonal flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from India / South Asia to Tehran
Mahan Air: year-round flights from Kabul (KBL), Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR), Islamabad (ISB) and seasonal flights from Lahore (LHE).
Iran Air: seasonal flights from Karachi (KHI).
Non-stop flights from China to Tehran
Mahan Air: year-round flights from Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG).
China Southern: seasonal flights from Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Urumqi (URC).
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 year-round from Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT), Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
International flights to Tehran
Flights from Afghanistan to Tehran
There are 2 airports in Afghanistan that have non-stop flights to Tehran.
From Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif, you can fly with Mahan Air.
All flights from Afghanistan
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.
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 started in March and ends in September.
All flights from Austria
Flights from China to Tehran
If you are looking for a direct flight from China to Tehran, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air.
From Beijing Daxing, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
From Guangzhou and Shanghai, you can fly with Mahan Air.
From Urumqi, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
All flights from China
Flights from Germany to Tehran
There is 1 airport in Germany that has a direct connection to Tehran, which is Frankfurt. From Frankfurt, direct flights are offered by Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
All flights from Germany
Flights from Iraq to Tehran
In Iraq, there are 4 airports that have direct flights to Tehran.
From Al Najaf, you can fly non-stop with Caspian Airlines or Iran Air.
From Baghdad, you can fly non-stop with Caspian Airlines or Mahan Air.
From Erbil, you can fly non-stop to Tehran with Mahan Air.
From Sulaymaniyah, you can fly non-stop with Caspian Airlines or Mahan Air.
All flights from Iraq
Flights from Kuwait to Tehran
In Kuwait, the only airport that has a direct connection to Tehran is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Kuwait Airways. This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
All flights from Kuwait
Flights from Oman to Tehran
Muscat is the only city in Oman with direct flights to Tehran. From Muscat, you can fly non-stop with Mahan Air or SalamAir.
All flights from Oman
Flights from Pakistan to Tehran
If you are looking for a direct flight from Pakistan to Tehran, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Islamabad, direct flights are offered by Mahan Air.
From Karachi, the only airline with direct flights is Iran Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Lahore, you can fly non-stop to Tehran with Mahan Air.
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). This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Russia to Tehran
Moscow Sheremetyevo is the only city in Russia with direct flights to Tehran. From Moscow Sheremetyevo, you can fly non-stop with Aeroflot or Mahan Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Thailand to Tehran
There are 2 airports in Thailand that have non-stop flights to Tehran.
From Bangkok and Phuket, you can fly with Mahan Air.
All flights from Thailand
Flights from Turkey to Tehran
In Turkey, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Tehran.
From Ankara, you can fly non-stop with Mahan Air or Saha Airlines Services.
From Istanbul, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Tehran, which are Iran Air, Iran Aseman, Mahan Air, Saha Airlines Services and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Istanbul (Sabiha), you can fly non-stop to Tehran with AJet. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2027.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from Vietnam to Tehran
There are 2 airports in Vietnam that have non-stop flights to Tehran.
From Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly with Mahan Air.
All flights from Vietnam
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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Tehran (IKA) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Tehran?
The most convenient airport to fly into Tehran is Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
How many airlines fly to Tehran?
There are 15 airlines flying to Tehran from 28 airports around the world, as of October 2026.
Which airlines fly to Tehran?
Mahan Air, Iran Air and Caspian Airlines 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 162 flights arriving at Tehran every month (or 35 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?
Istanbul, Al Najaf and Baghdad 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?
| Istanbul to Tehran | 3h 30m |
| Al Najaf to Tehran | 1h 15m |
| Baghdad to Tehran | 1h 10m |
| Muscat to Tehran | 2h 30m |
| Sulaymaniyah to Tehran | 2h 10m |
