Flights from Istanbul to Tehran, Iran

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Istanbul to Tehran Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:46 -04:00

We've scanned 109,155,000 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Tehran. Pegasus & Turkish frequently offer the best deals to Tehran flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Pegasus
ISTTHR
Wed 11/15
nonstop
THRIST
Sat 11/25
nonstop
TRY2,518
Turkish
ISTTHR
Tue 11/7
nonstop
THRIST
Tue 11/21
nonstop
TRY4,307
Arctic Circle
ISTTHR
Mon 9/18
1 stop
THRIST
Tue 10/3
1 stop
TRY7,946
Kuwait
ISTTHR
Thu 11/9
1 stop
THRIST
Sun 11/12
1 stop
TRY8,673
Qatar
ISTTHR
Tue 10/31
1 stop
THRIST
Mon 11/6
1 stop
TRY9,971
Multiple Airlines
ISTTHR
Mon 10/23
2 stops
THRIST
Thu 11/2
2 stops
TRY12,803

How Much is a Flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Istanbul to Tehran, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be TRY4,720.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tehran?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Istanbul to Tehran based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Istanbul to Tehran?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Istanbul to Tehran.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days TRY4,956 TRY5,507
7-14 days TRY4,956 TRY5,507
14-21 days TRY4,740 TRY5,507
21-30 days TRY4,445 TRY5,448
30-60 days TRY2,518 TRY4,170
60-90 days TRY2,518 TRY3,363
90+ days TRY3,757 TRY5,310

Cheapest Day To Fly from Istanbul to Tehran

We've examined 218,310,000 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Tehran is Sunday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
TRY4,170TRY2,518TRY4,189TRY4,170TRY3,737TRY11,662TRY2,518

Compare Flight Prices from Istanbul to Tehran by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Istanbul to Tehran flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
September Istanbul Tehran Turkish 9/19/23 10/9/23 0 TRY4,956
October Istanbul Tehran Pegasus 10/30/23 11/8/23 0 TRY4,189
November Istanbul Tehran Pegasus 11/15/23 11/25/23 0 TRY2,518
December Istanbul Tehran Turkish 12/1/23 12/3/23 0 TRY4,406
January Istanbul Tehran Pegasus 1/1/24 1/9/24 0 TRY3,757
February Istanbul Tehran Turkish 2/12/24 2/18/24 0 TRY4,307
March Istanbul Tehran Turkish 3/1/24 3/5/24 0 TRY4,760
April Istanbul Tehran Turkish 4/19/24 5/3/24 0 TRY6,648

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Istanbul to Tehran

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Istanbul to Tehran. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
TRY6,648
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
TRY6,648 TRY5,979
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TRY5,979 TRY4,956
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
TRY4,956
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TRY5,192
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
TRY5,192

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Istanbul to Tehran

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Istanbul to Tehran is TRY6,825.

The average price for direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran is TRY5,251.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Istanbul to Tehran.

Weekly Direct Flights from Istanbul to Tehran - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
IranAir 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 11:40 11:40
Mahan Air 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 06:10 15:30

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Istanbul to Tehran

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Istanbul to Tehran. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Istanbul to Tehran is TRY3,167.

The average price for round trip flights from Istanbul to Tehran is TRY5,251.

Istanbul to Tehran Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tehran?
Answer: The average Istanbul to Tehran flight time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Question: How far is Tehran from Istanbul?
Answer: The distance from Istanbul to Tehran is 2,051 kilometers (1,275 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran?
Answer: There are 31 direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran.
Question: What are the most popular Istanbul airlines for direct flights from Istanbul to Tehran?
Answer: Mahan Air provides 90% of the non-stop flights between Istanbul and Tehran.

Istanbul to Tehran Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Istanbul and Tehran. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tehran