Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is a major international airport serving Tehran in IR. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code IKA and ICAO code OIIE. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 35.416, 51.152

Timezone Asia/Tehran

Runways 2

Expert Connection Tips for Imam Khomeini

IKA vs THR: Two Dubai-Style Airports Tehran has two international airports 50 km apart. IKA (Imam Khomeini) handles most international flights. THR (Mehrabad) handles domestic + secondary routes. ALWAYS verify your airport when booking connections.

Long Immigration Queues Iran's immigration process is thorough. On arrival, allow 45-90 minutes for passport control. Biometrics and manual registration are standard. Connections under 3 hours are NOT recommended at IKA.

Cash & Currency Exchange International credit and debit cards DO NOT work in Iran due to sanctions. Exchange currency (USD or EUR) upon arrival. ATMs inside the airport dispense Iranian Rials only for local cards.

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Current Weather

Now

22°

Partly Cloudy

Wind

11 km/h

Sun

24° / 9°

Mon

21° / 10°

Tue

18° / 9°

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METAR Data

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Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center