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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 270 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tehran.265 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.
Tehran.270 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 270 €, select.
Tehran.323 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 323 €, select.
Tehran.361 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 361 €, select.
Tehran.376 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 376 €, select.
Tehran.390 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 390 €, select.
Tehran.411 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 411 €, select.
Tehran.412 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 412 €, select.
Tehran.440 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 440 €, select.
Tehran.445 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Tehran.445 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Tehran.445 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Tehran.445 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Tehran.445 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 445 €, select.
Tehran.446 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 446 €, select.
Tehran.447 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 447 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tehran

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Tehran flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from 445 €
May
from 270 €
Jun
from 390 €
Jul
from 448 €
Aug
from 447 €
Sep
from 323 €
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Nov
from 265 €
Dec
from 411 €
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Alternative Istanbul to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mehrabad International

2km from central Tehran
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Imam Khomeini International

36km from central Tehran
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Istanbul to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found145 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week24

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Tehran is 265 €. 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.
3 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Tehran.
Turkish Airlines and Iran Aseman Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Tehran.
As of April 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Tehran.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tehran is usually November.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 36.4 km away from the centre of Tehran. We've found flights into this airport from 265 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tehran on Monday, 16 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
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 Tehran 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.
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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. July is typically the warmest month in Tehran, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tehran.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tehran: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran.

  • Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. Following the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.

  • There are 86 services each week between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). This is the most popular flight route.

  • To avoid missing your IST to Tehran flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Direct Istanbul Airport to Tehran tickets are available for booking. Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) will be where your journey ends.

  • Direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Tehran are operated by a range of airlines. Travel with one of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from IST to Tehran. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

  • IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tehran

  • 145 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Tehran flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 265 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap flights from IST to Tehran, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • April is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Istanbul Airport to Tehran tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from IST to Tehran is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Tehran

Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

  • The distance from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Consider checking in to Tehran Grand Hotel after touching down from your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran. It's a quick drive from THR and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Tehran. After your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Leave arrivals and head for a hotel close to IKA. Relax after your IST to Tehran flight at Remis Hotel. Or hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest up at Rexan Hotel.

Best time to go to Tehran

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran. March is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Book a Istanbul Airport to Tehran plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Tehran

  • Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tehran, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • National Museum of Iran and Golestan Palace are a couple of big attractions to add to your Tehran travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Explore more of Iran

  • Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).

  • Around 129 kilometres south of Tehran, Qom is another essential stop in Iran. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.

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