Airport Overview
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is a major international airport serving Tehran in IR. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code IKA and ICAO code OIIE. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.
Key Data
Elevation
- ft
Coordinates
35.416,
51.152
Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Runways
2
Expert Connection Tips for Imam Khomeini
IKA vs THR: Two Dubai-Style Airports
Tehran has two international airports 50 km apart. IKA (Imam Khomeini) handles most international flights. THR (Mehrabad) handles domestic + secondary routes. ALWAYS verify your airport when booking connections.
Long Immigration Queues
Iran's immigration process is thorough. On arrival, allow 45-90 minutes for passport control. Biometrics and manual registration are standard. Connections under 3 hours are NOT recommended at IKA.
Cash & Currency Exchange
International credit and debit cards DO NOT work in Iran due to sanctions. Exchange currency (USD or EUR) upon arrival. ATMs inside the airport dispense Iranian Rials only for local cards.
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Current Weather
Now23°
Partly Cloudy
Wind
23 km/h
Thu
35° / 21°
Fri
34° / 20°
Sat
35° / 20°
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METAR Data
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OIIE 030500Z 33016KT 9999 FEW040 22/08 Q1018
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center
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FAQ
The IATA code for Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in or near Tehran, IR. View the map on this page for the exact location.
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