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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 $112 and round-trip from $252. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        IKA 3:25 AM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 AM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:55 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IKA 4:30 AM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Tue, Nov 17 | AJet
        $651 $932
        30% off
        30% off
        $932 $651
      • IKA 6:55 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        IST 10:05 AM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:55 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IKA 4:30 AM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Nov 21 | AJet
        $652 $932
        30% off
        30% off
        $932 $652
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 10:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IKA 1:35 AM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Nov 6 | AJet
        $252 $932
        73% off
        73% off
        $932 $252
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 10:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IKA 1:35 AM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Thu, Oct 29 | AJet
        $260
        72% off
        $932 $260
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        SAW 10:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IKA 1:35 AM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Oct 31 | AJet
        $286
        69% off
        $932 $286
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45 AM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 12:00 PM
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Oct 23 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $327
        65% off
        $932 $327
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 11:00 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Oct 23 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $327
        65% off
        $932 $327
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 1:20 PM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Tue, Oct 27 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $335
        64% off
        $932 $335
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 7:15 PM
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Mon, Oct 12 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $336
        64% off
        $932 $336
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45 AM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 1:20 PM
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Tue, Oct 27 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $337
        64% off
        $932 $337
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 10:45 AM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 12:00 PM
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Oct 17 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $342
        63% off
        $932 $342
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 7:15 PM
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sat, Oct 10 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $344
        63% off
        $932 $344
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 6:15 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 11:00 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Fri, Oct 16 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $344
        63% off
        $932 $344
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        IST 11:00 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IKA 10:15 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Sun, Oct 18 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $360
        61% off
        $932 $360
      • THR 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        THR 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Tehran | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        IKA 9:20 AM
        3h 45m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:35 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        $327 $470
        30% off
        30% off
        $470 $327
      • IKA 9:15 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $329 $470
        30% off
        30% off
        $470 $329
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $112 $470
        76% off
        76% off
        $470 $112
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $129
        73% off
        $470 $129
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $129
        73% off
        $470 $129
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $129
        73% off
        $470 $129
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $129
        73% off
        $470 $129
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $130
        72% off
        $470 $130
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $130
        72% off
        $470 $130
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $134
        71% off
        $470 $134
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $134
        71% off
        $470 $134
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $134
        71% off
        $470 $134
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:25 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $135
        71% off
        $470 $135
      • IKA 11:15 PM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 10:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Azerbaijan Airlines
        $135
        71% off
        $470 $135
      • THR 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Tehran - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $239. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $457.

$457
$348
$239
$130
    Cheapest
  • $356
    Apr
  • $350
    May
  • $457
    Jun
  • $322
    Jul
  • $423
    Aug
  • $254
    Sep
  • $345
    Oct
  • $268
    Nov
  • $242
    Dec
  • $239
    Jan
  • $323
    Feb
  • $313
    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 day to depart from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$384
$296
$208
$120
    Cheapest
  • $229
    Mon
  • $243
    Tue
  • $307
    Wed
  • $208
    Thu
  • $315
    Fri
  • $265
    Sat
  • $384
    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 $112) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Azerbaijan Airlines
From $112
Air Arabia
From $275
Turkish Airlines
From $327
Qatar Airways
From $367
SalamAir
From $403
Kuwait Airways
From $408
Emirates
From $458
Austrian Airlines
From $549
Oman Air
From $555
Lufthansa
From $622

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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 2,055.22 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $112
Cheapest return ticket price $252

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 12 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 20:00, with about 7 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 $717 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) at 06:00 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 09:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) at 20:40 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 23:45.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • 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 $112, and round-trip fares start from $252. 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 3 minutes, and around 21 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 $433. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 26 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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