Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), Tehran

IKA is the IATA airport code for Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran, Iran). Its ICAO code is OIIE.

Airport

Imam Khomeini International Airport is a large airport in Tehran, Iran with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 4,198 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 1,007 m (3,305 ft).

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) serves as the primary international airport in Tehran, Iran. Located approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the city center, this airport plays a crucial role in connecting Iran to the global air travel network.

As an international airport, IKA operates numerous flights by key airlines, including Iran Air, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa, to various destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The airport features a modern terminal with a capacity to handle millions of passengers annually.

Opened in 1979, Imam Khomeini International Airport has significantly contributed to the aviation infrastructure of Iran, enhancing the country's connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.

Basic Information

Full Name

Imam Khomeini International Airport

IATA Code

IKA

ICAO Code

OIIE

Location

Tehran, Iran

Continent

Asia

Time Zone

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

How early to be at IKA

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

Large Airport

Elevation

1,007 m (3,305 ft)

Longest runway

4,198 m (13,772 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
11L/29R	4,198 m (13,772 ft)	asphalt	Yes
11R/29L	4,092 m (13,425 ft)	asphalt	Yes

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

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Lounge access

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IKA: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Imam Khomeini International Airport?

The airport code of Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA (IATA) and OIIE (ICAO).

Which city is IKA airport in?

Imam Khomeini International Airport is in Tehran, Iran.

Does Imam Khomeini International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

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

Contact

Website

http://www.ikia.ir/

Wikipedia

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

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