Iran flag Tehran Airport (IKA)

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

Destinations
13
Flights / day
8
Busiest route
Shanghai
Top airline
Mahan Air

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport averages eight flights per day to 13 destinations, with zero domestic routes and eight international routes. A total of four airlines operate at IKA, led by Mahan Air. This airport provides direct service to five countries across two 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: July 17, 2026

Route Network

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

China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
4,003 mi · 6,443 km
6
per week
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,275 mi · 2,052 km
3
per week
Türkiye flag Adana (COV) – Türkiye 1 airline
IKA → COV
3
per week
Iraq flag Sulaymaniyah (ISU) – Iraq 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
328 mi · 529 km
3
per week
Iraq flag Arbil (EBL) – Iraq 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
407 mi · 654 km
2
per week
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,508 mi · 5,646 km
2
per week
Pakistan flag Lahore (LHE) – Pakistan 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,364 mi · 2,194 km
1
per week
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,519 mi · 5,663 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 17, 2026.

Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport is served by four airlines, with Mahan Air in the lead at 79% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 93% of routes. three carriers operate only one route each. A total of three 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 (11 routes)
Armenia Airways (1 routes)
Iran Aseman Airlines (1 routes)
Southwind Airlines (1 routes)

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

China - 1/day
Türkiye - 1/day
Iraq - 1/day
Pakistan - 0/day
Thailand - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#986 (8 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#860 (13 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 8 flights per day to 13 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 0 domestic and 8 international routes, with Mahan Air as the leading carrier and Shanghai currently the busiest connection. From IKA, passengers can reach 5 countries across 2 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,195 m (13,763 ft).

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