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Quick Flight Summary from Tehran to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    6,413 EGP
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    5,598 EGP

Cheapest flights from Tehran to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Iran Air

Iran Air
28 Oct, Wed
Tehran – Istanbul
3h
Non-stop
IKA–IST

Last update: 15 October 2026 13:04

Estimated Prices for Tehran to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day28 October Wednesday
Best Price
6,413 EGP
Average Price
6,413 EGP
6,413 EGP
6,413 EGP
6,413 EGP
28Wed
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Tehran City Center

Tehran Intl. Airport

There are various transportation options you can choose to go to Imam Khomeini Airport, which is 40 kilometers from Tehran city center.

You can go to the airport by taxi, bus and metro, or with a rental car or your private car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the fastest option to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. It is possible to reach the airport quickly by taxi which you can get from many points of the city. Taxis, which are more costly than other options, might be preferred because of the advantage of being fast and comfortable.

Metro

Metro is one of the most economic options you can use to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. You can go to the airport comfortably and economically with the underground metro Line 1. It is possible to board the metro from many points of the city.

Bus

Another transportation option you can choose is the bus. It is possible to reach the airport with buses which are another of the economic means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on the buses that go by highway.

Car Rental

Car rental is a preferred transportation option for those who want to have a comfortable and independent journey. You can arrive at Imam Khomeini Airport comfortably in a short time with the vehicles you can rent from car rental companies' offices in the city center. It is possible to rent your car with or without a driver.

Airport Information

Located in Tehran, Imam Khomeini Airport is the largest airport in Iran, serving both to international and national flights.

Imam Khomeini Airport, located 40 kilometers from the city center, provides services such as parking areas, recreational halls, communication facilities, lost goods department and stores.


Mehrabad Intl. Airport

You have a great variety of transportation options to go to the Mehrabad Airport, which is the second most important airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Taxi, bus and metro are some of these options.

You can also prefer going to the airport with your own car thanks to the parking areas at the airport or by renting a car.

Taxi

To arrive at the Mehrabad Airport you can use a taxi which is a costly but a comfortable option. It is possible to get on a taxi from many different parts of the city and go to the airport quickly. You can visit the website of the airport for the taxi fares.

Metro

Metro will be an economical option to go to the Mehrabad Airport. You can get to the airport both economically and comfortably with the metro you will get on through Line 1. Line 3, which will provide transportation from the northern area, will be put into service in the near future.

Bus

Buses are another economical transportation alternative that you can use to go to the airport. Even if they are slower than metro, you can get to the airport with buses if you want a more economical means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on these buses in the city.

Car Rental

Car rental another option you can consider for going to the airport. If you want a more comfortable travel, renting a car may be the best choice for you. With the cars you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center, you can arrive at the airport in a quick and trouble-free way.

Airport Information

Mehrabad Airport, located in Tehran, the capital of Iran, is the second busiest airport of the country. From terminals 1, 3 and 5, Hajj und Umrah flights are performed, flights of Iran Air and Iran Air Tours companies are performed only from terminal 2 and from terminals 4 and 6 flights belonging to other companies are performed.

At Mehrabad Airport, giving international service for civilian flights, there are parking areas, lost property offices, bank branches, ATMs and technological services as well as restaurants, cafes, bars and stores for shopping.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
13°10°
Saturday
17 Oct
Rain
12°10°
Sunday
18 Oct
Rain
16°9°
Monday
19 Oct
Rain
17°13°
Tuesday
20 Oct
Rain
15°13°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Tehran Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Tehran-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Tehran-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Tehran-Istanbul flights, you can use Tehran Intl. Airport, Mehrabad Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Tehran-Istanbul is 2041 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Tehran-Istanbul flights is Tuesday.
Iran Air organizes direct flights between Tehran-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Iran Air Tours starts from approximately 4,940 EGP.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Iran Air Tours
4,940 EGP
1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
Iran Air
5,239 EGP
1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage
ATA Airlines
7,679 EGP
1 piece X 5 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage

Last update: 16.10.2026

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