IKA
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran · IranICAO OIIE
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is an airport serving Tehran, Iran, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 24' 58.0" N, 51° 9' 7.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,305 feet (1,007 meters) above sea level. With 43 direct destinations served by 22 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tehran (GMT+3:30).
Destinations
43
Airlines
22
Elevation ft
3,305/ 1,007m
Asia/Tehran
GMT+3:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
IKA
ICAO Code
OIIE
City
Tehran
Country
Iran
Elevation
3,305 ft
Local Time
07:56 PM (GMT+3:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.4161°
Longitude:51.1522°
Popular Routes from IKA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,278 mi | 3h 5m | medium-haul | 321 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 744 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 305 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 2,240 mi | 4h 54m | medium-haul | 562 kg | View |
| DYU | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 1,000 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 251 kg | View |
| ESB | Ankara, Turkey | 1,044 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 262 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 2,133 mi | 4h 42m | medium-haul | 535 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 2,350 mi | 5h 7m | medium-haul | 567 kg | View |
| GYD | Baku, Azerbaijan | 354 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 145 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 3,936 mi | 8h 17m | long-haul | 950 kg | View |
| NJF | Najaf, Iraq | 455 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at IKA
22 active airlines serving Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Alitalia
AZItaly
Atlasjet
KKTurkey
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Azerbaijan Airlines
J2Azerbaijan
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
B2Belarus
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Iran Air
IRIran
Iran Aseman Airlines
EPIran
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Oman Air
WYOman
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Tajik Air
7JTajikistan
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Imam Khomeini International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | Teheran | Iran | 34 km |
| Noshahr Airport | NSH | Noshahr | Iran | 141 km |
| Ramsar Airport | RZR | Ramsar | Iran | 171 km |
| Hamadan Airport | HDM | Hamadan | Iran | 245 km |
| Dasht-e Naz Airport | SRY | Dasht-e-naz | Iran | 228 km |
| Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport | IFN | Esfahan | Iran | 303 km |
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport | RAS | Rasht | Iran | 252 km |
| Sanandaj Airport | SDG | Sanandaj | Iran | 377 km |
Other Airports in Iran
Abadan Airport
ABDAbadan
Ahwaz Airport
AWZAhwaz
Ardabil Airport
ADUArdabil
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
KSHBakhtaran
Bam Airport
BXRBam
Bandar Abbas International Airport
BNDBandar Abbas
Bandar Lengeh Airport
BDHBandar Lengeh
Mahshahr Airport
MRXBandar Mahshahr
Birjand Airport
XBJBirjand
Bojnord Airport
BJBBojnourd
Bushehr Airport
BUZBushehr
Konarak Airport
ZBRChah Bahar
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 24' 58.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 51° 9' 7.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.416100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 51.152199
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Tehran
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3:30
- Current Local Time
- 07:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,305 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,007 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Imam Khomeini International Airport?
The IATA code for Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA, and its ICAO code is OIIE. The airport is located in Tehran, Iran.
How many destinations can you fly to from IKA?
There are 43 direct destinations available from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran.
What airlines fly from IKA?
There are 22 airlines operating from IKA, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Arabia, Alitalia, Atlasjet, Austrian Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Imam Khomeini International Airport in?
Imam Khomeini International Airport is in the Asia/Tehran timezone (GMT+3:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Imam Khomeini International Airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,305 feet (1,007 meters) above sea level.
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