Here’s a concise guide to flights to Iran for business travelers, with key airlines, routes, and practical tips:
Top Airlines to Iran
1. Middle Eastern Carriers (Best connections):
- Qatar Airways: Via Doha (DOH) → Tehran (IKA).
- Emirates: Via Dubai (DXB) → Tehran (IKA).
- Turkish Airlines: Via Istanbul (IST) → Multiple Iranian cities.
2. Iranian Carrierss (Direct):
- Mahan Air: Connects Asia to Tehran
- Iran Air: Flag carrier; direct flights from Europe, Istanbul, Dubai, etc.
- Other Airlines
Major International Airports
1. Tehran Imam Khomeini (IKA): Oil/gas, chemicals, metals, agriculture
- Main hub for international flights (65km south of Tehran).