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Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £85 and round-trip from £190. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        IKA 03:25
        3h 35m
        Direct
        IST 06:30
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 00:55
        3h 5m
        Direct
        IKA 04:30
        Istanbul - Tehran | Wed, Nov 18 | AJet
        £492 £667
        26% off
        26% off
        £667 £492
      • IKA 06:55
        3h 40m
        Direct
        IST 10:05
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 00:55
        3h 5m
        Direct
        IKA 04:30
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sun, Nov 22 | AJet
        £493 £667
        26% off
        26% off
        £667 £493
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 22:00
        3h 5m
        Direct
        IKA 01:35
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Nov 7 | AJet
        £190 £667
        72% off
        72% off
        £667 £190
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 22:00
        3h 5m
        Direct
        IKA 01:35
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Oct 30 | AJet
        £197
        70% off
        £667 £197
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 22:00
        3h 5m
        Direct
        IKA 01:35
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sun, Nov 1 | AJet
        £217
        67% off
        £667 £217
      • IKA 23:15
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 12:00
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Oct 24 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £248
        63% off
        £667 £248
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 23:00
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Oct 24 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £248
        63% off
        £667 £248
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 13:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Wed, Oct 28 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £253
        62% off
        £667 £253
      • IKA 23:15
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 13:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Wed, Oct 28 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £255
        62% off
        £667 £255
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 13:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sun, Nov 1 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £275
        59% off
        £667 £275
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 12:00
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Mon, Oct 19 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £286
        56% off
        £667 £286
      • IKA 23:15
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 13:30
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Oct 23 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £295
        56% off
        £667 £295
      • IKA 23:15
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 22:25
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Nov 21 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £301
        55% off
        £667 £301
      • IKA 23:15
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 13:20
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 22:15
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Nov 20 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £312
        53% off
        £667 £312
      • THR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        THR 16:00
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        IKA 09:20
        3h 45m
        Direct
        IST 12:35
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
        £248 £337
        26% off
        26% off
        £337 £248
      • IKA 09:15
        3h 40m
        Direct
        IST 12:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        £249 £337
        26% off
        26% off
        £337 £249
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £85 £337
        75% off
        75% off
        £337 £85
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £98
        71% off
        £337 £98
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £98
        71% off
        £337 £98
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £101
        70% off
        £337 £101
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £102
        70% off
        £337 £102
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £102
        70% off
        £337 £102
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £102
        70% off
        £337 £102
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £102
        70% off
        £337 £102
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £102
        70% off
        £337 £102
      • IKA 23:15
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £103
        69% off
        £337 £103
      • IKA 23:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 21:25
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £114
        66% off
        £337 £114
      • IKA 23:15
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        £121
        64% off
        £337 £121
      • THR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in January, with an average price of £181. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach £345.

£345
£263
£181
£99
    Cheapest
  • £269
    Apr
  • £265
    May
  • £345
    Jun
  • £244
    Jul
  • £320
    Aug
  • £192
    Sep
  • £261
    Oct
  • £203
    Nov
  • £183
    Dec
  • £181
    Jan
  • £244
    Feb
  • £237
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£283
£178
£72
0
    Cheapest
  • £220
    Mon
  • £184
    Tue
  • £178
    Wed
  • £157
    Thu
  • £189
    Fri
  • £72
    Sat
  • £283
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Azerbaijan Airlines (from £85) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Azerbaijan Airlines
From £85
Air Arabia
From £208
Turkish Airlines
From £248
Qatar Airways
From £276
SalamAir
From £305
Kuwait Airways
From £309
Emirates
From £347
Austrian Airlines
From £415
Oman Air
From £420
Lufthansa
From £470

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About Imam Khomeini International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,055.22km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £85
Cheapest return ticket price £190

FAQs for Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 3 hours 15 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 19:30, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £542 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1501 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from £85, and round-trip fares start from £190. The current lowest fare is a Azerbaijan Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Iran Air operate direct flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 4 minutes, and around 15 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport is £325. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Iran Air. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Imam Khomeini International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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