We have listed here the top 8 international Iran airports and whatever useful you need to about them.
1- Imam Khomeini International Airport – Tehran
Located about 30 km from Tehran the international airport covers 13500 hectares of land. All international flights taking off from Iran, with the exception of Hajj charters, are served by Imam Khomeini International Airport. The airport is like any other international airport in the world and offers you quick and easy access to your basic needs. Once landed you can find yourself a nice hotel near the airport or in the city. Additionally, the airport offers a high-speed rail that takes you directly into the city, or you can opt for a taxi ride to your destination.
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2- Mehrabad International Airport – Tehran
Serving the capital city of Iran, the Mehrabad International Airport is said to be the second-largest airport in Tehran. There was a time when Mehrabad was the only airport that serviced international and domestic flights, but now the airport mostly services domestic flights with the exception of a few international flights. What once was used as an airfield has now been transformed into an international airport that offers easy access to those looking to get out of the city or country.
3- Bandar Abbas International Airport – Bandar Abbas
A small international airport that offers international flight access to the Bandar Abbas and connecting areas. Located 12 km from the city center the international airport offers flight connections to different parts of the county, along with direct international flights.
4- Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport – Isfahan
The Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport was named after Shahid Beheshti. The international airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and the second for internal flights. The airport was built back in the 1970s and was used by Iran’s Fleet of F-14 Tomcats. Today the airport services airlines such as ATA, Caspian, FlyDubai, Iran Air, Jazeera Airways, Karun Airlines, Mahan Air, Qeshm Airlines, Saha Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Zagros Airlines, Varesh Airlines, Saha Airlines, and more.
5- Kish International Airport – Kish Island
The Kishi International airport offers service to hundreds and thousands of tourists that make their way from around the world. It is the only international airport in Iran that offers a 14-day visa-free entry to foreign citizens. A comfortable little airport that is set on the Kish island offering you a direct route to and out of Kish.
6- Shiraz International Airport – Shiraz
Located in Shiraz, Iran – The Shiraz International airport is one of the main international airports in the province. Named after the great scholar, the airport is considered to be the largest in the southern region of Iran. The airport was heavily redeveloped back in 2005 and was considered to be the second most modern and reliable international airport in Iran. offering an electronic and state-of-the-art navigation control system, the airport is divided into two terminals.
7- Tabriz International Airport – Tabriz
Tabriz International airport was once a tactical airbase but now offers service to international and domestic flights. It is the main airport in Tabriz and is fully equipped and offers services to flights heading towards Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, and other main destinations around the world.
8- Mashhad International Airport – Mashhad
Also known as Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport, the Mashhad International Airport is located in Mashhad Razavi Khorasan, Iran. the second busiest international airport after Mehrabad – Tehran the airport is connected to 57 destinations. 30 of which are within Iran, and the remaining 27 are flights leaving for Central Asia, Europe, East Aias, and the Middle East.
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