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When was Imam Khomeini airport built?
8 May 2004
Imam Khomeini International Airport
| Imam Khomeini International Airport فرودگاه بینالمللی امام خمینی | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ahmadabad, Tehran, Iran |
| Opened | 8 May 2004 |
| Hub for | Iran Air Mahan Air Qeshm Air |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
How do I get from Tehran airport to the city?
Take a look at the transportation options from IKA Airport to Tehran city:
- Bus. Tehran Airport isn’t connected to downtown by regular buses.
- Metro. Metro is available at Tehran Airport even it isn’t a frequent service.
- Taxi. Get within 45 minutes to downtown Tehran by taxi.
What is the name of the airport in Tehran Iran?
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport The IATA code for the airport is IKA.
How many flights a day does Iran have?
The issues around Iran’s airspace puts a significant amount of pressure on air traffic in the region. Iranian airspace handles around 1000 flights per day (80% being overflights). This equates to approximately 845 overflights per day, accounting for a total distance flown of 469,066 nautical miles 1.
What are the major airports in Tehran?
Along with Mehrabad Airport, Tehran International Airport is one of the two international airports serving Tehran. All international flights in Tehran are currently served by this airport, and all domestic flights are served by Mehrabad Airport.
What happened to the Tehran International Airport?
In April 2005 the $350 million Tehran International Airport was reopened under the management of a consortium of four local airlines— Mahan Air, Aseman, Caspian Airlines and Kish Air —although no formal contract appeared to have been awarded.
Does Air Asia fly from Bangkok to Tehran?
On 17 April 2016, Air Asia resumed Tehran services by offering direct flights from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur to Tehran after having suspended them in 2012. These flights were subsequently canceled in 2017 and 2018.
How many runways does Iranshahr Airport have?
The Iranshahr Terminal is planned to have a capacity of 20 million passengers per year, which would bring the airport’s total passenger capacity to 30 million passengers per year. There are currently two runways at IKA of which only one is operational.