Imam Khomeini International Airport

Tehran · IKA

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) serves Tehran. Southwest of Tehran, about 30 km from the centre. Travelers from Iraq reach it on flights from Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Baghdad, Najaf, Basra. Flights from here go to Baghdad, Najaf. Compare fares and book on RideFly.

Code

IKA

Location

Southwest of Tehran, about 30 km from the centre.

Getting around

Taxis, ride apps (Snapp/Tapsi) and the metro connect the airport to central Tehran.

Flights to and from this airport

Sulaymaniyah – Tehran flights — approx. 1 hour 15 minutes · Seasonal direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Erbil – Tehran flights — about 1h 20m · Regular flights year-round · Iran Air, Mahan Air
Baghdad – Tehran flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Najaf – Tehran flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Basra – Tehran flights — about 2 hours · regular flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Tehran – Baghdad flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Tehran – Najaf flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air

Airlines on these routes

Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air

City guide

Tehran

Visa

Iran Visa for Iraqis

FAQ

What is the code of Imam Khomeini International Airport?

Its IATA airport code is IKA.

Where is Imam Khomeini International Airport?

Southwest of Tehran, about 30 km from the centre.

How do I get from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Tehran?

Taxis, ride apps (Snapp/Tapsi) and the metro connect the airport to central Tehran.

Are there flights from Iraq to Tehran?

Yes, from Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Baghdad, Najaf, Basra. Search on RideFly to see available flights and live fares in Iraqi dinar.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Tehran?

about 1 hour 45 minutes — direct flights.