Iran flag Tehran Airport (IKA)

Country Iran | Europe | Tourism Airport | IATA: IKA | ICAO: OIIE | Elevation 3305 ft · 1,007 m | Local time —

Destinations
16
Flights / day
6
Busiest route
Muscat
Top airline
Mahan Air

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport averages six flights per day to 16 destinations, with zero domestic routes and 12 international routes. A total of four airlines operate at IKA, led by Mahan Air. This airport provides direct service to eight countries across three continents, with China representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Tehran Imam Khomeini connects to Shanghai, with a typical flight time of 8 hr 30 mins. Updated: October 18, 2026

Route Network

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport connects 12 destinations worldwide, with Muscat standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Shanghai, and the shortest flight is to Baghdad.

Oman flag Muscat (MCT) – Oman 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
922 mi · 1,484 km
6
per week
Iraq flag Baghdad (BGW) – Iraq 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
422 mi · 679 km
5
per week
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,771 mi · 6,069 km
5
per week
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
4,003 mi · 6,443 km
3
per week
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,416 mi · 5,497 km
2
per week
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,508 mi · 5,646 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,561 mi · 2,512 km
2
per week
Iraq flag Arbil (EBL) – Iraq 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
407 mi · 654 km
1
per week
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,421 mi · 5,506 km
1
per week
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
8 hr 10 mins
3,855 mi · 6,204 km
1
per week
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,239 mi · 1,993 km
1
per week
Afghanistan flag Kabul (KBL) – Afghanistan 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
1,023 mi · 1,646 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated October 18, 2026.

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport is served by four airlines, with Mahan Air in the lead at 78% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 94% of routes. two carriers operate only one route each. A total of two 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.

Mahan Air (14 routes)
Iran Air (2 routes)
Iran Aseman Airlines (1 routes)
Armenia Airways (1 routes)

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport provides direct service to eight countries across three continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. China is the primary international destination.

Oman - 1/day
Iraq - 1/day
China - 1/day
Thailand - 0/day
Russian Federation - 0/day
Viet Nam - 0/day
Pakistan - 0/day
Afghanistan - 0/day

Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#1,038 (6 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#799 (16 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
13,763 ft 4,195 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
13,763 ft 4,195 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
13,435 ft 4,095 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
13,435 ft 4,095 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.

Operational Context

Tehran Imam Khomeini (IATA: IKA) operates around 6 flights per day to 16 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 0 domestic and 12 international routes, with Mahan Air as the leading carrier and Muscat currently the busiest connection. From IKA, passengers can reach 8 countries across 3 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,195 m (13,763 ft).

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