Direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran IST → IKA

AIS Airlines, Iran Airtour, Mahan Air, Qeshm Air, Turkish Airlines, Iran Air and Iran Aseman Airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (IKA), several times daily. The flight takes about 3h 8m and covers 1,276 miles (2,054 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $851. Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 22 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$850
Typical
$851
Most expensive
$853

Cheapest combos

Turkish Best
Wed Oct 14 01:05 → 04:45
Wed Oct 21 05:50 → 08:55 7 nights
$851 Book →
Turkish
Wed Oct 14 01:05 → 04:45
Wed Oct 21 08:15 → 11:20 7 nights
$851 Book →
Turkish
Wed Oct 14 01:05 → 04:45
Wed Oct 21 01:30 → 04:30 7 nights
$851 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 45 flights per week (~6 per day) · Updated 48d ago

Iran Airtour
6 flights per week
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
14:15 → 18:00
Mon, Fri
16:30 → 19:55
Iran Air
8 flights per week
Daily
11:15 → 15:30
Sat
22:15 → 02:30
AIS Airlines
3 flights per week
Tue, Thu, Fri
21:05 → 00:30
Qeshm Air
14 flights per week (~2 per day)
Daily
15:50 → 20:10 22:00 → 02:40
Mahan Air
14 flights per week (~2 per day)
Daily
12:15 → 15:45 21:35 → 01:05

More nonstops from Istanbul

IST → MJI Tripoli 5 airlines IST → BEG Belgrade 2 airlines IST → FRA Frankfurt-am-Main 2 airlines IST → MAD Madrid 2 airlines IST → RUH Riyadh 4 airlines IST → RMO Chişinău 3 airlines IST → BCN Barcelona 2 airlines IST → BKK Bangkok 2 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

Yes, AIS Airlines, Iran Airtour and 5 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (IKA).

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Tehran?

AIS Airlines, Iran Airtour, Mahan Air, Qeshm Air, Turkish Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines operate nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tehran.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

The nonstop flight from Istanbul to Tehran takes ~3h 8m (approximately 2054 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Istanbul to Tehran?

Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tehran operate multiple daily — 45 flights per week (~6 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Istanbul to Tehran?

Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran?

Direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

Round-trip flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (IKA) start at $850, with a typical fare around $851. Based on 22 recent fare combinations.

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