Flights to Iran from Iraq
Every flight route from Iraq to Iran: the cities we cover, how long each flight takes, the airports, and where the visa stands — with fares in Iraqi dinar on RideFly.
Search flightsWe cover 12 cities in Iran through 12 airports, on 16 routes from Iraq. Fares are in Iraqi dinar and change daily — open any route for its current price.
Routes from Iraq to Iran
- Sulaymaniyah – Tehran flights — approx. 1 hour 15 minutes · Seasonal direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
- Baghdad – Shiraz flights — approx. 2 hours 15 minutes · Seasonal flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air
- Najaf – Tabriz flights — approx. 2 hours 15 minutes · Seasonal flights · Iraqi Airways, Iran Air
- Erbil – Mashhad flights — approx. 2 hours 15 minutes · Flights during pilgrimage seasons · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air
- Baghdad – Isfahan flights — approx. 2 hours · Seasonal flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air
- Sulaymaniyah – Mashhad flights — approx. 2 hours · Flights during pilgrimage seasons · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
- Baghdad – Mashhad flights — about 1h 50m · Multiple flights during pilgrimage seasons · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
- Baghdad – Rasht flights — about 1h 30m · Seasonal flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air
- Najaf – Rasht flights — about 1h 45m · Seasonal flights · Mahan Air, Iran Air
- Najaf – Isfahan flights — about 2 hours · Seasonal flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air
- Erbil – Tehran flights — about 1h 20m · Regular flights year-round · Iran Air, Mahan Air
- Najaf – Mashhad flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · multiple flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran 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 – Mashhad flights — about 2 hours · multiple flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
- Basra – Tehran flights — about 2 hours · regular flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Cities in Iran
- Yazd — Rising at the edge of Iran's central desert, Yazd is celebrated for its earthen old town, ingenious wind-catchers that cool homes naturally, and a living Zoroastrian heritage
- Kermanshah — Kermanshah lies in western Iran and is among the closest Iranian cities to the Iraqi border, making it a familiar stop for Iraqi travelers
- Hamadan — Hamadan is an ancient Iranian city in the west of the country and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- Kerman — Kerman lies in southeastern Iran and is one of the country's largest provinces and the gateway to the Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Isfahan — Isfahan, which Iranians call 'Nesf-e Jahan' (half the world), was the capital of the Safavid empire and ranks among the most beautiful historic cities in Iran and the Islamic world
- Shiraz — Shiraz is one of Iran's oldest and most culturally significant cities, set in the south of the country in Fars Province
- Tabriz — Tabriz is one of Iran's oldest cities and the capital of East Azerbaijan province in the far northwest, near the borders with Turkey and Armenia
- Rasht — Rasht is the capital of Gilan province and the largest city in northern Iran, sitting on the coastal plain near the Caspian Sea
- Ahvaz — Ahvaz is the capital of Khuzestan province in south-western Iran, set on the banks of the Karun, Iran's largest and only navigable river
- Kish — Kish is a small coral island in the Persian Gulf off southern Iran, known as a free-trade zone and a first-class seaside destination
- Mashhad — Mashhad is the city of the shrine of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a), receiving millions of Iraqi pilgrims yearly, with several flights from Najaf
- Tehran — Tehran, Iran's capital and largest city, is a key hub for Iraqi travellers for ziyarah, tourism, medical care and shopping, and a gateway to pilgrimage cities like Mashhad and Qom
Airports
- AZD — Shahid Sadooghi International Airport, Yazd — The airport sits a short drive from Yazd's historic center and handles domestic flights plus limited seasonal services.
- KSH — Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport, Kermanshah — The airport is located near the center of Kermanshah in western Iran.
- HDM — Hamadan Airport, Hamadan — Hamadan Airport lies a few kilometers from the city center and serves domestic traffic and seasonal flights.
- KER — Kerman International Airport (Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani), Kerman — Kerman International Airport sits near the city center and is the main air gateway to Kerman Province in southeastern Iran.
- IFN — Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport, Isfahan — Located on the northeastern edge of the city, about 20 km from central Isfahan.
- SYZ — Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport, Shiraz — Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport sits in the southern part of Shiraz, in Fars Province in southern Iran, a short distance from the city center.
- TBZ — Tabriz International Airport, Tabriz — Located northwest of Tabriz city center in East Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
- RAS — Rasht International Airport (Sardar-e-Jangal), Rasht — Located about 6 km northwest of central Rasht in Gilan province, northern Iran, near the road to Bandar-e Anzali on the Caspian Sea.
- AWZ — Ahvaz International Airport (Qasem Soleimani), Ahvaz — About 10 km from the centre of Ahvaz, in Khuzestan province in south-western Iran.
- KIH — Kish International Airport, Kish — Kish International Airport (KIH) sits on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf off southern Iran. As the island is small, hotels and beaches are only a short drive from the terminal.
- MHD — Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad — Within Mashhad, close to the centre.
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran — Southwest of Tehran, about 30 km from the centre.
Best time to travel
It varies by city: Spring and autumn are the best times to travel, when Tehran's weather is mild. · Shiraz is best in spring, when its gardens bloom and temperatures are mild. · Late spring and the mild highland summer are the best times to visit. · Flights peak during pilgrimage seasons; it's best to avoid the height of summer heat. · Spring and autumn are the loveliest seasons to explore Isfahan's squares and mosques. · Flights concentrate around pilgrimage seasons; spring and autumn are milder for getting around. · Demand peaks during religious pilgrimage seasons, with milder weather in spring and autumn. · Summer is the favorite season, when Iraqis escape the heat for the green, mild weather of the north. · This route is busiest in summer, the holiday season in northern Iran. · Spring and autumn are the loveliest times to visit, when the weather is mild and the city's gardens are in bloom. · A year-round destination, at its best in the mild spring and autumn. · Book early in ziyarah seasons. · Spring and autumn are best. · Spring and autumn.
The visa
RideFly does not issue the Iran visa — the application goes through the official channels. We have gathered the requirements and steps in the visa guide, and we book your flight.
FAQ
Which Iraqi cities fly to Iran?
5 cities: Sulaymaniyah, Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, Basra.
How many cities in Iran does RideFly cover?
12 cities, through 12 airports.
Do you issue the Iran visa?
No. The application goes through the official channels; we book your flight.
