Flights from Tehran Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 10 airliners who offer flights from Imam Khomeini Airport including Varesh Airlines, Sepehran Airlines, Qeshm Airlines, ATA Airlines, Qeshm Air, Meraj Airlines, Iran Airtour, Iran Air, Caspian Airlines and Mahan Air. The flight from Imam Khomeini Airport to Istanbul Airport is approximately 2,052 Kilometers which is 1,275 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 3 Hours 13 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Imam Khomeini Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Mahan Air000122010:2820:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Caspian Airlines000111008:5023:21VIEW FLIGHTS
Qeshm Air000011011:2411:24VIEW FLIGHTS
Meraj Airlines000011009:0809:08VIEW FLIGHTS
Iran Airtour000011011:4611:46VIEW FLIGHTS
Iran Air000011006:4406:44VIEW FLIGHTS
Varesh Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Sepehran Airlines000100020:0520:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Qeshm Airlines000100020:2020:20VIEW FLIGHTS
ATA Airlines000010008:5908:59VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Mahan Air. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers W5112, W5114 and W5116 with times between 10:28 and 20:05.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Mahan Air direct at mahanairlines.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Thursday
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
Mahan AirW5114
Sepehran AirlinesIS7340
20:20
AirlineFlight  No
Qeshm AirlinesQB2215
23:21
AirlineFlight  No
Caspian AirlinesIV7902
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Friday
06:44
AirlineFlight  No
Iran AirIR719
08:50
AirlineFlight  No
Caspian AirlinesIV7902
08:59
AirlineFlight  No
ATA AirlinesI36617
09:08
AirlineFlight  No
Meraj AirlinesMRJ4805
10:28
AirlineFlight  No
Mahan AirW5116
11:24
AirlineFlight  No
Qeshm AirQB2213
11:46
AirlineFlight  No
Iran AirtourB99710
14:56
AirlineFlight  No
Mahan AirW5112
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Saturday
00:23
AirlineFlight  No
Varesh AirlinesVRH6846
09:21
AirlineFlight  No
Meraj AirlinesMRJ4805
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
Iran AirIR719
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Mahan AirW5116
11:47
AirlineFlight  No
Iran AirtourB99710
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
Qeshm AirQB2213
20:05
AirlineFlight  No
Mahan AirW5114
23:50
AirlineFlight  No
Caspian AirlinesIV7902
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Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.

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Flight Price FAQ - Tehran (IKA) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Tehran IKA to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Tehran IKA to Istanbul IST is £87.26 ($117 €101.08)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Tehran IKA to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Tehran IKA to Istanbul IST is £171.53 ($230 €198.70)
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Flight Info FAQ - Tehran (IKA) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Tehran to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Tehran (IKA) to Istanbul (IST): ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Airtour, Mahan Air, Meraj Airlines, Qeshm Air, Qeshm Airlines, Sepehran Airlines, Varesh Airlines.
How far is the flight from Tehran to Istanbul?
The flight from Tehran to Istanbul is 2,052KM or 1,275 miles.
How long does the flight from Tehran to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Tehran to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 13 Minutes.

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