Cheap flights from Karaj (PYK)

Karaj cargo and general-aviation airport west of Tehran

Payam International Airport sits about 40 km west of Tehran near Karaj in Alborz province. It is primarily a cargo, charter, and general-aviation hub, with limited scheduled passenger service. Most regional passenger traffic for Tehran goes through Mehrabad (THR) and Imam Khomeini (IKA). When passenger flights do operate from PYK they are typically short-haul domestic services run by smaller Iranian carriers.

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Major carriers: Iran Aseman Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Pouya Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Payam Airport?
Payam International Airport (PYK) sits about 40 km west of Tehran near Karaj in Alborz province. It mainly handles cargo, charter, and general aviation, with limited scheduled passenger flights. Most travellers heading to or from the Tehran metropolitan area still use Mehrabad (THR) for domestic and Imam Khomeini (IKA) for international.
Which airlines operate scheduled flights from PYK?
Scheduled passenger service at PYK has been intermittent and typically run by smaller Iranian operators such as Caspian Airlines and Iran Aseman, with Pouya Air on the cargo side. Flightmussy shows live schedules and lets you compare PYK against THR and IKA in a single search via the multi-airport origin filter.
How far is Payam Airport from Tehran city center?
PYK lies about 40 km west of central Tehran and around 10 km from central Karaj. Road transfer to Tehran takes 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Most passengers find Mehrabad more convenient for trips into Tehran proper, but PYK can be useful for travellers based in Karaj or western Alborz.
Can I find cheap fares from PYK?
Because PYK has limited scheduled passenger service, fare options are thinner than at IKA or THR. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search Tehran (IKA), Mehrabad (THR), and Payam (PYK) together so you do not miss a low-priced flight from a smaller airport when planning a trip out of the Tehran-Karaj area.

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