Ardabil Airport (ADU)

ADU is the IATA airport code for Ardabil Airport (Iran). Its ICAO code is OITL.

Airport

Ardabil Airport is a medium airport in Ardabil, Iran with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 3,299 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 1,315 m (4,315 ft).

Ardabil Airport is located in Ardabil, Iran, and serves both domestic and international flights. The airport's IATA code is ADU, and it plays a significant role in connecting the region with major cities.

The facility features a single terminal, which handles a variety of passenger services and is capable of accommodating a growing number of travelers. Key airlines operating from Ardabil Airport include major Iranian carriers.

Opened in 1980, Ardabil Airport has become an important hub for travel in northwestern Iran, bolstering the region's connectivity and supporting economic activities.

Basic Information

Full Name

Ardabil Airport

IATA Code

ADU

ICAO Code

OITL

Location

Ardabil, Iran

Continent

Asia

Time Zone

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

How early to be at ADU

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Medium Airport

Elevation

1,315 m (4,315 ft)

Longest runway

3,299 m (10,823 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

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ADU: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Ardabil Airport?

The airport code of Ardabil Airport is ADU (IATA) and OITL (ICAO).

Which city is ADU airport in?

Ardabil Airport is in Ardabil, Iran.

Does Ardabil Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. ADU has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardabil_Airport

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