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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Iran",
    "addressLocality": "Tehran"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Iran Air",
    "Mahan Air",
    "Turkish Airlines",
    "Emirates",
    "Qatar Airways",
    "Lufthansa",
    "Aeroflot"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "180 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "180 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "150 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Tehran",
  "code": "IKA",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/IKA",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) requires a clear understanding of the distance from the city and the separate locations for domestic flights. All major domestic flights operate from Mehrabad International Airport (THR), which is located on the opposite side of Tehran, approximately 40-60 km away. If you are connecting from an international flight at IKA to a domestic flight at Mehrabad, you must clear immigration, collect your luggage, and allow at least 3-4 hours for the transfer by taxi, especially during Tehran traffic.\n\nFor international-to-international connections within IKA, stay in the transit area and follow the signs to the transfer desk; your luggage should be through-checked if booked on a single ticket. Ground transportation from IKA to central Tehran has improved with the metro extension, but the airport is still a long way from the city. The airport metro station is located opposite the terminal, while official airport taxis operate 24/7 and are generally the most direct option.\n\nRidesharing apps like Snapp or Tap30 are also widely used by locals and are often significantly cheaper, though they require local mobile access. Always carry some Iranian rial cash for initial expenses, as international credit cards are not widely accepted due to sanctions. When departing, arrive at the airport at least 3 hours early for international flights to navigate the thorough security and passport control screenings.",
  "country": "Iran",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=IRR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Most domestic flights depart from Mehrabad (THR), far across the city from IKA.",
    "The metro is the cheapest way to reach Tehran, but taxis are usually the most direct.",
    "Ridesharing apps Snapp and Tap30 can be much cheaper than airport taxis.",
    "Rexan and Remis Hotels offer short-stay options directly across from the terminal.",
    "International credit cards are generally not accepted; carry cash for exchange and transport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tehran+Imam+Khomeini+International+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=IRR",
  "iataCode": "IKA",
  "icao": "OIIE",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 35.4161,
  "layover_planner_info": "Highly efficient transit hub. Explore the on-site Remis Hotel or visit Tehran only if your layover is long enough to justify the transfer time.",
  "longitude": 51.1522,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 120,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 180,
  "mct_interline": 150,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 180,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit the airline information desks in the main departures hall or the CIP lounge for rebooking.",
  "name": "Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport",
  "region": "Middle East",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AJK",
      "name": "Arak Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "THR",
      "name": "Mehrabad International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DXB",
      "name": "Dubai International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IST",
      "name": "Istanbul Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZAH",
      "name": "Zahedan International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZBR",
      "name": "Chabahar Konarak International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ACP",
      "name": "Sahand Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DEF",
      "name": "Dezful Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PYK",
      "name": "Payam Karaj International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Iran's principal international gateway and the airport through which most of the country's long-haul and foreign-carrier traffic is funneled. It sits well outside central Tehran and is functionally distinct from Mehrabad, which still handles most major domestic flying. That separation is one of the defining facts of the airport, because IKA is designed around international processing and cross-border traffic rather than around being a single all-purpose metropolitan airport.\n\nThe terminal environment combines large-scale international infrastructure with some very specific local operating realities. Terminal 1 remains the core commercial international facility, while the Salam Terminal expands capacity for additional traffic including religious travel peaks. Passengers can expect a full international airport layout with immigration, retail, exchange services, lounges, and hotel access, but also significant walking distances and the need to plan carefully around the airport's distance from the city. IKA is a serious gateway, though one whose utility depends heavily on understanding Tehran's dual-airport system and local payment constraints.\n\nWhat makes IKA distinctive is that it functions both as a national front door and as a logistical threshold into Tehran rather than into the city center itself. The airport's size, airline mix, and purpose reflect Iran's external connectivity, yet the onward journey is shaped by Tehran traffic, metro timing, and transfer requirements to Mehrabad when domestic flights are involved. The terminal therefore feels like a true international gateway, but one whose effectiveness is tightly linked to good ground-planning outside the terminal walls.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://ikac.ir/en/terminal-info"
}