Route Network
Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport connects 21 destinations worldwide, with Dubai standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Shanghai, and the shortest flight is to Baku.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport is served by 17 airlines, with Mahan Air in the lead at 41% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 56% of routes. 13 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 16 airlines operate international routes, compared with zero airlines serving domestic routes. Mahan Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Shanghai with a flight time of 8 hrs 30 mins.
Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport provides direct service to 12 countries across three continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. Türkiye is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #644 - Total destinations
- #1,076 - Domestic destinations
- #310 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #593 - Total flights
- #1,067 - Domestic flights
- #278 - International flights
- #695 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #423 - Total distance flown
- #137 - Distance per flight
- #500 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,763 ft 4,195 m 13,763 ft · 4,195 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 13,763 ft 4,195 m 13,763 ft · 4,195 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 13,435 ft 4,095 m 13,435 ft · 4,095 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 13,435 ft 4,095 m 13,435 ft · 4,095 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.