Cheap flights from Tehran (THR)

Tehran's in-city airport, now mostly domestic

Mehrabad International Airport sits inside western Tehran, about 9 km from the city center. Once the capital's main airport, it is now overwhelmingly domestic after most international flights moved to Imam Khomeini (IKA) in 2007. Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman, Caspian Airlines, Kish Air, and Qeshm Air run dense networks across Iran from THR, plus a handful of regional services.

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Airlines flying from Tehran (THR)

Major carriers: Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Kish Air, Qeshm Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mehrabad Airport still active?
Yes. Mehrabad (THR) is fully active and one of Iran's busiest airports, but it now handles almost exclusively domestic flights after international services moved to Imam Khomeini (IKA) in 2007. A handful of regional services still operate from THR. Flightmussy's multi-airport filter lets you search both Tehran airports together.
What is the IATA code for Tehran?
Tehran is served by two airports: Mehrabad (THR) for domestic flights and Imam Khomeini (IKA) for international. The metropolitan code is TEH but searching by THR or IKA directly gives sharper results. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you compare both in a single search without missing options.
Which airlines fly from Mehrabad?
Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Kish Air, and Qeshm Air handle most flights from THR, mainly to Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kish, Bandar Abbas, and other Iranian cities. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search and surfaces the lowest fare across the next 12 months.
How far is Mehrabad from central Tehran?
THR sits inside western Tehran, about 9 km from the city center. Tehran Metro Line 4 reaches Mehrabad station, making it the most reliable transfer in heavy traffic. Taxi is the alternative, taking 20-40 minutes depending on time of day. Mehrabad is much closer than IKA for trips into central Tehran.

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