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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs64,316. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs31,048 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,048, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs32,648 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,648, select.
Istanbul.Rs35,567 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs35,567, select.
Istanbul.Rs42,374 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs42,374, select.
Istanbul.Rs340,247 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs340,247, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in February.
May
from Rs35,567
Jun
from Rs32,648
Jul
from Rs32,648
Aug
from Rs42,374
Sep
from Rs32,648
Oct
from Rs32,648
Nov
from Rs32,648
Dec
from Rs32,648
Jan
from Rs32,648
Feb
from Rs31,048
Mar
from Rs32,648
Apr
from Rs340,247

Direct flights from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul

Alternative Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Tehran to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs31,048
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul is Rs61,936. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly direct from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul.
As of May 2026, there are 68 flights per week flying from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Imam Khomeini International to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Imam Khomeini International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from Rs61,936.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul is 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 30 minutes behind Tehran.

  • Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most traveled route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from 86 services every week between IKA and IST.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your IKA to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Start your journey at IKA and travel nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • These are some of the most well-known airlines operating direct flights from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from IKA to Istanbul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

  • IKA is about 40 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • If you have an early flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another handy accommodation option near IKA.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Istanbul

  • Rs31,048 is currently the best price for a one-way Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from Rs61,936. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Lock in cheap flights from IKA to Istanbul by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.

  • April is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IKA to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from IKA to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The centre of Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your IKA to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from IKA to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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