{"id":91560,"date":"2025-05-14T18:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T13:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/?p=91560"},"modified":"2025-05-15T03:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T22:58:09","slug":"imam-khomeini-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/imam-khomeini-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Guide to Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Picture yourself stepping into <strong>Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)<\/strong>, <strong>Iran<\/strong>\u2019s premier aviation hub, where modern infrastructure meets global connectivity. Located southwest of <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\"   title=\"Tehran Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4080\">Tehran<\/a><\/strong>, this <strong>five-star<\/strong> airport serves as the gateway for millions of international travelers, offering advanced facilities, diverse transport options, and a seamless travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to rival the world\u2019s best, <strong>IKA<\/strong> is a symbol of <strong>Iran<\/strong>\u2019s aviation prowess. This detailed guide, crafted for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers, explores the airport\u2019s history, terminals, access routes, amenities, and more, ensuring you navigate <strong>IKA<\/strong> with ease, as endorsed by <strong>Lonely Planet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742ae6f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742ae6f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Pilgrims Departing for Hajj from Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-91576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Departing-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iranian Pilgrims Prepare To Depart For The Annual Hajj Pilgrimage To Mecca From Imam Khomeini International Airport In Tehran, July 2019. Photo: Zuma Press, Inc. \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location and Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/imam-khomeini-international-airport\/\" title=\"Imam Khomeini International Airport: Tehran\u2019s Gateway to the World\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4077\">Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/a><\/strong> sits <strong>30 kilometers<\/strong> southwest of <strong>Tehran<\/strong>, along the <strong>Tehran-Qom Freeway<\/strong>, within the <strong>Imam Khomeini Airport City<\/strong> complex. Its strategic location ensures efficient access to the capital and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tehran-Qom Freeway, Km 30, Imam Khomeini Airport City, Tehran, Iran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main Switchboard:<\/strong> 021-5100111, 021-5100114, 021-5100118<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight Information:<\/strong> 096330<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking Services:<\/strong> 021-51007199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These lines provide real-time updates on flights, parking, and other services, ensuring travelers stay informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ddb39544 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/flight\/tehran\/kish\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><strong>Cheap Flights From Tehran To Kish<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742ba5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742ba5b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Waiting at Imam Khomeini Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91577\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-scaled-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-780x519.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Waiting-at-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-2048x1363.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People Gather At Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, Waiting To Welcome Arriving Passengers On May 22, 2017. Photo: Ivan Nesterov \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vision for <strong>IKA<\/strong> began in 1967 when the <strong>International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)<\/strong> proposed a modern intercontinental airport for <strong>Iran<\/strong>. By 1972, the project, initially named <strong>Aryamehr International Airport<\/strong>, was approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction started in 1977 with a team of <strong>Iranian<\/strong> and <strong>American<\/strong> engineers but halted after the 1979 <strong>Islamic Revolution<\/strong>. Revived in 1995 with <strong>French<\/strong> and <strong>Iranian<\/strong> collaboration, the airport\u2019s first phase, <strong>Terminal 1<\/strong>, opened in May 2004. By 2005, all international flights from <strong>Tehran<\/strong> shifted to <strong>IKA<\/strong>, cementing its role as <strong>Iran<\/strong>\u2019s primary global gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742bd28&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742bd28\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Modern Structure of IKA Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-Structure-of-IKA-Airport-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View Of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport\u2019s Architecture, June 2018. Ika Serves As Iran\u2019s Primary International Gateway. Photo: Uskarp \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching <strong>IKA<\/strong> is straightforward, with multiple transport options catering to different budgets and schedules. Below are the primary methods, each with distinct advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airport Taxis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxis<\/strong> offer the fastest and most convenient way to reach <strong>IKA<\/strong>, operating <strong>24\/7<\/strong> from <strong>Tehran<\/strong> and nearby cities. Available at city terminals or bookable online\/phone, they provide door-to-door service, ideal for travelers with heavy luggage or tight schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While costlier than other options, the comfort and speed justify the price. <strong>International<\/strong> tourists appreciate the reliability, especially for late-night or early-morning flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Tehran Airport Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/taxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click and explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/flight?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/taxi.jpg\" alt=\"Book Tehran Taxi Online\" class=\"wp-image-56401 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metro Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Tehran Metro Line 1<\/strong> connects <strong>IKA<\/strong> via the <strong>Shahed-Bagher Shahr<\/strong> station to the <strong>Imam Khomeini Airport City<\/strong> station. This budget-friendly option suits travelers with light luggage and flexible schedules. However, metro hours (5:30 AM\u201310:30 PM) may not align with late-night flights, and carrying large bags can be cumbersome. <strong>Iranian<\/strong> travelers often choose this for its affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airport Shuttle Buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shuttle buses<\/strong> operate from key <strong>Tehran<\/strong> terminals like <strong>Beihaghi (Argentina)<\/strong> and <strong>South Terminal<\/strong>, offering an economical alternative. These buses are ideal for budget-conscious travelers with minimal luggage but take longer than taxis and have limited schedules. They\u2019re less suitable for heavy luggage or time-sensitive trips. <strong>Locals<\/strong> favor this option for cost savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips for Choosing Access:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Taxis<\/strong> for speed and comfort, especially with heavy luggage or late flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metro<\/strong> for budget travelers with light bags and daytime flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buses<\/strong> for cost-conscious travelers with flexible schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742c61a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742c61a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Duty Free Shopping at IKA Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-scaled-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-780x519.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Duty-Free-Shopping-at-IKA-Airport-2048x1363.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior View Of The Duty-Free Shop At Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, The Main International Airport Of Iran&#8217;S Capital. Photo: Ivan Nesterov \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terminals at Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong> features <strong>three terminals<\/strong>, two operational (<strong>Terminal 1<\/strong> and <strong>Salam<\/strong>) and one under construction (<strong>Iranshahr<\/strong>). Each serves distinct purposes, enhancing the airport\u2019s capacity and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terminal 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2004, <strong>Terminal 1<\/strong>, designed by <strong>French<\/strong> architect <strong>Paul Andreu<\/strong>, draws inspiration from <strong>Isfahan<\/strong>\u2019s <strong>Chehel Sotoun<\/strong>, with its mirrored surfaces and columns. Covering <strong>84,000 square meters<\/strong>, it handles <strong>6 million passengers<\/strong> and <strong>120,000 tons of cargo<\/strong> annually, primarily for <strong>international flights<\/strong>. Located in the northern aviation zone, it uses the northern runway and features <strong>7 passenger boarding bridges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check-in counters, baggage claim, customs, and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty-free shops<\/strong> for tax-free shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VIP\/CIP lounges<\/strong> for premium travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurants<\/strong> and <strong>caf\u00e9s<\/strong> with diverse menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banking<\/strong>, <strong>currency exchange<\/strong>, <strong>prayer rooms<\/strong>, and <strong>free Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast-track<\/strong> and <strong>lounge<\/strong> services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing projects: new mosque, <strong>Parking Lot 3<\/strong>, and <strong>Spine Road<\/strong> entrance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742c981&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742c981\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Pilgrims Depart for Hajj\" class=\"wp-image-91583\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pilgrims-Depart-for-Hajj-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iranian Muslims At Imam Khomeini Airport Prepare To Depart For The Annual Hajj Pilgrimage To Mecca, 8 July 2019, Tehran, Iran. Photo: Zuma Press, Inc. \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salam Terminal (Terminal 2)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2019, the <strong>Salam Terminal<\/strong> spans <strong>65,000 square meters<\/strong> and serves <strong>5 million passengers<\/strong> annually. Initially designed for <strong>Hajj<\/strong> flights, it now handles both <strong>domestic<\/strong> and <strong>international<\/strong> routes. Located northwest, its artistic interior, dubbed a \u201c<strong>terminal-gallery<\/strong>,\u201d showcases <strong>Iranian<\/strong> art. The <strong>three-story CIP lounge<\/strong> (7,000 sqm) is among <strong>Iran<\/strong>\u2019s most advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check-in, security, and customs services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty-free shops<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurants<\/strong> and <strong>caf\u00e9s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VIP\/CIP lounges<\/strong> with luxury amenities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prayer rooms<\/strong>, <strong>banking<\/strong>, <strong>currency exchange<\/strong>, and <strong>free Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi<\/strong> and <strong>bus<\/strong> services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ddb39544 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/flight\/tehran\/shiraz\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><strong>Cheap Flights From Tehran To Shiraz<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iranshahr Terminal (Terminal 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under construction in the southern aviation zone, <strong>Iranshahr Terminal<\/strong> will be <strong>IKA<\/strong>\u2019s largest, with a capacity of <strong>20 million passengers<\/strong> annually. Connected to both runways via taxiways, it will handle all <strong>international flights<\/strong> upon completion, allowing <strong>Terminal 1<\/strong> to focus on <strong>domestic<\/strong> routes. This expansion will elevate <strong>IKA<\/strong>\u2019s global standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742d07b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742d07b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Arrivals at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-scaled-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-780x519.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Arrivals-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-2048x1363.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passengers Wait For Their Luggage At Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, A Major Hub For International Travel In Iran. Photo: Ivan Nesterov \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Airport Sections and Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong>\u2019s infrastructure supports a seamless travel experience through specialized sections catering to various needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIP Lounge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>three-story CIP Lounge<\/strong>, spanning <strong>7,000 square meters<\/strong>, offers luxury for premium travelers. Features include <strong>private rest areas<\/strong>, <strong>free refreshments<\/strong>, <strong>high-speed Wi-Fi<\/strong>, and <strong>exclusive shops<\/strong>. Ideal for business travelers or those seeking comfort, it\u2019s a standout facility praised by <strong>international<\/strong> guests.<\/p>\n\n\n <div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:35px;font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">Best Affordable Hotels in Tehran<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The best affordable hotels in Tehran with competitive prices and prime locations, offering comfortable stays suitable for visitors seeking a budget-friendly experience near major landmarks.<\/p>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33333%\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/eskan-forsat-hotel-tehran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/ar\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eskan-forsat-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Eskan Forsat Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-87775\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eskan-forsat-hotel.jpg 500w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eskan-forsat-hotel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eskan-forsat-hotel-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eskan-forsat-hotel-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:24px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#000000a1;background-color:#ffffff00;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/a><\/div> <\/div>   <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:25px;margin-left:0px;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Eskan Forsat Hotel<\/h4>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-global-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/eskan-forsat-hotel-tehran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:7px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:7px;padding-left:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Rooms<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33333%\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/roudaki-hotel-tehran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/ar\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/roodaki-hotel-1.jpg\" alt=\"Roudaki Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-87776\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/roodaki-hotel-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/roodaki-hotel-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/roodaki-hotel-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/roodaki-hotel-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:25px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#000000a1;background-color:#ffffff00;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/a><\/div> <\/div>   <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:25px;margin-left:0px;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Roudaki Hotel<\/h4>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-global-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/roudaki-hotel-tehran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:7px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:7px;padding-left:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Rooms<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33333%\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/marlik-hotel-tehran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/ar\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Marlik-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Marlik Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-87777\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:25px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:5px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#000000a1;background-color:#ffffff00;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/a><\/div> <\/div>   <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:25px;margin-left:0px;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Marlik Hotel<\/h4>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-global-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/marlik-hotel-tehran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;padding-top:7px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:7px;padding-left:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Rooms<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/tehran\" style=\"background-color:#1e0e7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find All Featured Hotels in Tehran<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passport Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Passport Section<\/strong> handles <strong>visa-on-arrival<\/strong> services for tourists and manages administrative tasks via the <strong>Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong>. Staffed by experts, it streamlines entry\/exit processes, ensuring efficiency for <strong>foreign<\/strong> visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customs Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Customs Section<\/strong> oversees the import\/export of goods, currency, pets, and birds. Travelers can access guidance on regulations, ensuring compliance. This section is critical for <strong>international<\/strong> passengers with specific cargo needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742e03f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742e03f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Check in at Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91581\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-scaled-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-780x519.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-in-at-Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-Airport-2048x1363.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Man And Woman With Luggage At The Check-In Desk Of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iran\u2019s Main International Gateway. Photo: Ivan Nesterov \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Post Office<\/strong> facilitates domestic and international shipments, transferring items to a central hub for expedited delivery. It\u2019s a convenient service for sending documents or souvenirs, valued by <strong>tourists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical and Emergency Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong>\u2019s <strong>Medical Center<\/strong> provides <strong>first aid<\/strong>, <strong>hospital transfers<\/strong>, and <strong>emergency care<\/strong>. A <strong>quarantine unit<\/strong> monitors infectious diseases, ensuring passenger safety. This robust system reassures travelers, especially during health crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baggage Wrapping<\/strong> for secure luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost and Found<\/strong> for misplaced items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information Desks<\/strong> for flight and service inquiries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742e397&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742e397\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Departure for Hajj from Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-91582\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-Hajj-from-Tehran-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iranian Pilgrims Prepare To Board A Special Hajj Flight To Mecca From Imam Khomeini International Airport In Tehran, 8 July 2019. Photo: Zuma Press, Inc. \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Facilities at Imam Khomeini Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong> offers a range of amenities to enhance the passenger experience, rivaling global airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Wi-Fi<\/strong> is available throughout the terminals. Passengers receive access codes during check-in, enabling connectivity for work or leisure. This service is a hit with <strong>international<\/strong> travelers needing to stay online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/taxi?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tehran-Airport-Transfer.jpg\" alt=\"Book Airport Taxi in Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-56403\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tehran-Airport-Transfer.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tehran-Airport-Transfer-768x306.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banking and Currency Exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple <strong>bank branches<\/strong> and <strong>currency exchange counters<\/strong> operate in arrival\/departure halls, offering financial services. <strong>ATMs<\/strong> provide easy cash access, essential for <strong>foreign<\/strong> visitors exchanging currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants and Caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong> boasts diverse <strong>restaurants<\/strong> and <strong>caf\u00e9s<\/strong>, serving <strong>Persian<\/strong>, <strong>international<\/strong>, and <strong>fast food<\/strong>, alongside snacks, pastries, and beverages. Travelers are advised to avoid heavy meals before flights to prevent discomfort, a tip appreciated by frequent flyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742e90f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742e90f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Departure for the Sacred Journey\" class=\"wp-image-91584\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Departure-for-the-Sacred-Journey-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iranian Muslims Prepare To Board A Special Flight To Mecca For The Annual Hajj Pilgrimage At Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, July 8, 2019. Source: Zuma Press, Inc. \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airport Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hotels cater to transit passengers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roxan Hotel (5-star)<\/strong>: Luxurious rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and toiletries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remis Hotel (4-star)<\/strong>: Comfortable accommodations with similar amenities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both, managed by <strong>Accor Group<\/strong> since 2016, offer <strong>3, 5, or 10-hour<\/strong> stays, perfect for layovers. <strong>International<\/strong> guests praise their convenience and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Amenities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extensive parking<\/strong> (13,000+ vehicles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuttle services<\/strong> for terminal transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail shops<\/strong> for souvenirs, electronics, and essentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prayer rooms<\/strong> and <strong>rest areas<\/strong> for relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742eca9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742eca9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport Architecture\" class=\"wp-image-91585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-scaled-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-780x520.webp 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Architecture-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Modern And Striking Architecture Of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (Ika), Tehran, June 2018. Source: Uskarp \/ Alamy Stock Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking at Imam Khomeini Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong>\u2019s <strong>five parking areas<\/strong>, with a total capacity of <strong>13,000 vehicles<\/strong>, cater to short- and long-term needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Lot 1 (Multi-Story)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located beneath <strong>Terminal 1<\/strong>, this <strong>covered lot<\/strong> holds <strong>1,500 vehicles<\/strong>. Ideal for short stays, it offers direct access via elevators and ramps, favored by time-sensitive travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Lot 2 (Open-Air)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>840 spaces<\/strong> near the airport\u2019s police station, this lot is primarily for impounded vehicles but opens to the public during peak times. <strong>Shuttle buses<\/strong> aid access due to its distance from terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742efbb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742efbb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tehran-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Lots 3 and 4 (Open-Air)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposite <strong>Terminal 1<\/strong> and near airport hotels, these lots accommodate <strong>10,000 vehicles<\/strong>, perfect for mid- to long-term parking. <strong>Shuttles<\/strong> and a connecting bridge ensure easy terminal access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Lot 5 (Open-Air)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding <strong>1,200 vehicles<\/strong> near the <strong>cargo terminal<\/strong> and <strong>customs<\/strong>, this lot serves cargo-related visitors but is available during high demand. It\u2019s less convenient for passenger terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High capacity<\/strong> and <strong>24\/7 security<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible<\/strong> via shuttles, elevators, and pathways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Covered<\/strong> and <strong>open-air<\/strong> options for flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742f2e9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742f2e9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Imam Khomeini International Airport Arrival and Departure Gates\" class=\"wp-image-91587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-scaled-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-780x586.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-Arrival-and-Departure-Gates-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Imam Khomeini International Airport Arrival And Departure Gates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airlines Operating at Imam Khomeini Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IKA<\/strong> hosts over <strong>40 airlines<\/strong>, connecting <strong>Iran<\/strong> to global destinations. Below are key operators and their routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domestic Airlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caspian Airlines<\/strong>: Dubai, Isparta, Najaf, Baghdad, Batumi, Istanbul, Izmir, Tbilisi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mahan Air<\/strong>: Almaty, Ankara, Bangkok, Barcelona, Baku, Beijing, Beirut, Damascus, Delhi, Dubai, Erbil, Istanbul, Najaf, Kabul, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Shanghai, Yerevan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iran Air<\/strong>: Amsterdam, Baghdad, Beirut, Cologne, Copenhagen, Damascus, Dubai, Frankfurt, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Istanbul, Karachi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qeshm_Air\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qeshm_Air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qeshm Air<\/a><\/strong>: Baghdad, Brussels, Dubai, Istanbul, Izmir, Najaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zagros Airlines<\/strong>: Baghdad, Izmir, Najaf, Tbilisi, Istanbul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/kish-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Kish Travel Guide: All You Need To Know\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4078\">Kish<\/a> Air<\/strong>: Baku, Isparta, Istanbul, Izmir, Najaf, Tbilisi, Yerevan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aseman Airlines<\/strong>: Dubai, Istanbul, Najaf, Yerevan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ata Airlines<\/strong>: Baku, Denizli, Tbilisi, Istanbul, Najaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iran Airtour<\/strong>: Istanbul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742f637&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742f637\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Imam Khomeini Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-scaled-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Imam-Khomeini-Airport-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Imam Khomeini Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Airlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air Arabia<\/strong>: Sharjah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AirAsia X<\/strong>: Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Azerbaijan Airlines<\/strong>: Baku<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emirates<\/strong>: Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air France<\/strong>: Paris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aeroflot<\/strong>: Moscow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alitalia<\/strong>: Rome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Al-Naser Airlines<\/strong>: Baghdad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Armenia Airlines<\/strong>: Yerevan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atlas Global<\/strong>: Istanbul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austrian Airlines<\/strong>: Vienna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>British Airways<\/strong>: London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulgaria Air<\/strong>: Varna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This diverse lineup ensures connectivity to <strong>Asia<\/strong>, <strong>Europe<\/strong>, and the <strong>Middle East<\/strong>, making <strong>IKA<\/strong> a vital global hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ee37742f999&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ee37742f999\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-picture-of-the-stores-inside-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of the stores inside Imam Khomeini International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-91589\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-picture-of-the-stores-inside-Imam-Khomeini-International-Airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Picture Of The Stores Inside Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imam Khomeini International Airport<\/strong> is more than a transit point; it\u2019s a testament to <strong>Iran<\/strong>\u2019s aviation ambition. With cutting-edge terminals, robust transport links, and comprehensive amenities, it caters to millions annually, fostering tourism and trade. 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