Cheap flights from Tehran (IKA)

Tehran's main international gateway, 30 km south of the city

Imam Khomeini International Airport handles most of Tehran's international traffic from a site about 30 km southwest of the capital. It is Iran's primary long-haul gateway, with services to the Gulf, Europe, Turkey, China, and Southeast Asia. Mahan Air and Iran Air are the dominant operators, with Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, flydubai, and Pegasus among the foreign carriers active here.

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Airlines flying from Tehran (IKA)

Major carriers: Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates. Low-cost carriers: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, AirArabia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between IKA and THR?
Imam Khomeini (IKA) handles nearly all of Tehran's international flights from a site 30 km southwest of the city, while Mehrabad (THR) sits inside Tehran and is now mostly domestic plus a handful of regional services. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search both at once and compare fares in one view.
Which airlines fly internationally from Tehran IKA?
Mahan Air and Iran Air run the largest networks, joined by Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, and AirArabia, plus Russian and Chinese carriers. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search and surfaces the lowest fare across the next 12 months without any signup.
How far is IKA from central Tehran?
IKA sits about 30 km southwest of central Tehran. The drive takes 45-60 minutes outside rush hour, longer in heavy traffic. Tehran Metro Line 1 reaches the airport, offering a low-cost alternative to taxi. For domestic flights you usually want Mehrabad (THR) instead, which is inside the city.
When should I book flights from Tehran?
International fares from IKA reward booking 4-10 weeks ahead, with Nowruz in late March being the most expensive period along with mid-summer. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows whether prices are trending up or down for your dates so you can decide whether to lock in now or wait a few days.

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