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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $904. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tehran.$904 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Sepehran Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sepehran Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Sepehran Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.

Tehran.$904 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Sepehran Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sepehran Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Sepehran Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $904, select.

Tehran.$934 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul, returning Sun, 11 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 11 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.

Tehran.$936 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Aug, returning Fri, 13 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 6 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.

Tehran.$1,199 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 27 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,199, select.

Tehran.$1,209 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul, returning Sun, 1 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,209, select.

Tehran.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.

Tehran.$1,478 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,478, select.

Tehran.$1,480 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,480, select.

Tehran.$1,482 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,482, select.

Tehran.$1,486 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,486, select.

Tehran.$1,496 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,496, select.

Tehran.$1,708 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,708, select.

Tehran.$1,717 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,717, select.

Tehran.$1,724 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,724, select.

Tehran.$1,736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,736, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Tehran below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Imam Khomeini International.

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Istanbul to Tehran: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$904
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	3 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	24

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International is $904. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International?

3 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International?

Turkish Airlines, IranAir and ATA Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International?

As of September 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Imam Khomeini International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Imam Khomeini International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Imam Khomeini International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Tehran?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International with?

Currently, Sepehran Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Imam Khomeini International.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Every week, there are 93 Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to IKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport to pick from. When planning your Tehran journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Iran:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IST and IKA include:
- Dubai Airport
- Vienna Airport
- Muscat Airport

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IST:

When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Tehran based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to IKA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.

Explore more of Iran

Tehran is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iran you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Iran, head for Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace are among the biggest draws.