Your ultimate guide to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
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Imam Khomeini International Airport is spacious and dynamic, providing its passengers with modern amenities and efficient services.
Airport Code (IATA):
(IKA)
Location:
Tehran
Address:
30 km from Tehran-Qom Rd., Tehran city, Tehran province, 1838143760
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air France, Air Astana, Air Arabia, Air Float, Iran Air Tour, Al-Naser Baghdad, Onur Air, Ukrainian UIA PS, Armenian Airlines, Etihad, Emirates, Atlas Jet, Lufthansa, Ata, Aseman, Azal, Alitalia, British Airways, Borajet Jet Asia, Bulgaria Air, Belavia, Pegasus Airlines, Thai Airways, Taban, Tajik Air, Turkish Airlines, Tailwind, UKM Air, Georgian Wings, China Southern, Zagros, SunExpress, Syrian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, S7 Airlines, Cham Wings, Iraqi Airways, Oman Air, Flydubai, Freebird, Qeshm Air, Qatar Airways, Caspian Airlines, Kam Air, Corendon, Kuwaiti Airlines, Kish Air, Cobalt, Gulf Air, Mahan Air, Meraj, North Wind
Annual Passenger Traffic:
1,600,000
Brief History:
Imam Khomeini International Airport opened in 2004 and it's still the only international airport in Tehran. It was named after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the country’s revolutionary leader.
Flights to and from Tehran
Some popular destinations from Imam Khomeini International Airport are Istanbul, Dubai, Al Najaf, Baghdad and Muscat. The major airlines serving this airport include Air France, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and British Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can reach Imam Khomeini Airport by metro, Airport City Taxi or car. You can even rent a car at the airport at Europcar. Parking costs 200,000 IRR for a full day of parking.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
No
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