Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ)
Ahvaz, IR 🇮🇷 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
OIAW
IATA
AWZ
Elevation
66 ft
Region
IR-06
Local Time
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GPS Code: OIAW
Local Code: Not available
Location: 31.3374° N, 48.762001° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Ahvaz Ahvaz International Airport Ahwaz
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Airport Routes
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) offers 24 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Caspian Airlines, Zagros Airlines, Karun Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Ahvaz include Mehrabad Int'l, Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad), Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Dubai Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Mehrabad Int'l (THR) 8
- Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) (MHD) 4
- Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l) (SYZ) 2
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) 2
- Dubai Int'l (DXB) 2
- Kuwait Int'l (KWI) 1
- Bandar Abbas Int'l (BND) 1
- Isfahan Int'l (Esfahan Shahid Beheshti Int'l) (IFN) 1
- Rasht (RAS) 1
- King Abdulaziz Int'l (JED) 1
- Tabriz Int'l (TBZ) 1
Newly Discovered
- Mehrabad Int'l (THR) new
- Dubai Int'l (DXB) new
- Isfahan Int'l (Esfahan Shahid Beheshti Int'l) (IFN) new
- Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) (MHD) new
- Bandar Abbas Int'l (BND) new
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) new
- Rasht (RAS) new
- Kuwait Int'l (KWI) new
- Tabriz Int'l (TBZ) new
- King Abdulaziz Int'l (JED) new
- Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l) (SYZ) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | MD83 | Caspian Airlines | 243 flights · 335 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | A320 | Zagros Airlines | 218 flights · 335 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | MD82 | Iran Airtour | 120 flights · 335 mi | |
| Isfahan Int'l (Esfahan Shahid Beheshti Int'l) | IFN |
Isfahan (Esfahan) | F100 | Karun Airlines | 76 flights · 206 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | F100 | Karun Airlines | 68 flights · 335 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | A319 | Iran National Airlines Corp. | 30 flights · 335 mi | |
| Dubai Int'l | DXB |
Dubai | A319 | Iran National Airlines Corp. | 28 flights · 582 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | MD83 | TrasBrasil Airlines | 25 flights · 335 mi | |
| Bandar Abbas Int'l | BND |
Bandar Abbas | F50 | Karun Airlines | 24 flights · 540 mi | |
| Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) | MHD |
Mashhad | MD83 | Caspian Airlines | 18 flights · 711 mi | |
| Rasht | RAS |
Rasht | F100 | Karun Airlines | 18 flights · 417 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | MD82 | Chabahar | 14 flights · 335 mi | |
| Tabriz Int'l | TBZ |
Tabriz | F100 | Karun Airlines | 14 flights · 491 mi | |
| Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) | MHD |
Mashhad | MD83 | TrasBrasil Airlines | 12 flights · 711 mi | |
| Dubai Int'l | DXB |
Dubai | F100 | Karun Airlines | 12 flights · 582 mi | |
| Mehrabad Int'l | THR |
Tehran | F100 | Iran Aseman Airlines | 12 flights · 335 mi | |
| King Abdulaziz Int'l | JED |
Jeddah | A310 | Iran National Airlines Corp. | 9 flights · 893 mi | |
| Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l) | SYZ |
Shiraz | B463 | Mahan Air | 9 flights · 260 mi | |
| Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) | MHD |
Mashhad | A319 | Iran National Airlines Corp. | 7 flights · 711 mi | |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz | MED |
Medina | A320 | Jazeera Airways | 6 flights · 725 mi | |
| Kuwait Int'l | KWI |
Kuwait City | A20N | Jazeera Airways | 5 flights · 153 mi | |
| Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) | MHD |
Mashhad | F100 | Iran Aseman Airlines | 2 flights · 711 mi | |
| Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l) | SYZ |
Shiraz | F100 | Iran Aseman Airlines | 2 flights · 260 mi | |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz | MED |
Medina | A306 | Iran National Airlines Corp. | 1 flight · 725 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caspian Airlines
CPN
|
2 | 261 | 2 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Zagros Airlines
IZG
|
1 | 218 | 1 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Karun Airlines
KRU
|
6 | 212 | 6 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Iran Airtour
IRB
/ B9
|
1 | 120 | 1 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Iran National Airlines Corp.
IRA
/ IR
|
5 | 75 | 5 | Mar 17, 2026 |
ATA Airlines
TBZ
|
2 | 37 | 2 | Feb 27, 2026 |
Iran Aseman Airlines
IRC
/ EP
|
3 | 16 | 3 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Chabahar
IRU
|
1 | 14 | 1 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Jazeera Airways
JZR
/ J9
|
2 | 11 | 2 | Feb 27, 2026 |
Mahan Air
IRM
/ W5
|
1 | 9 | 1 | Nov 25, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12/30 |
11149 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.4 MHz |
| GND | - | 121.1 MHz |
| TWR | - | 120.85 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are the most common and readily available form of transportation at the airport. You can find official airport taxis waiting outside the arrivals terminal. For a potentially more affordable and fixed-price option, travelers can use popular Iranian ride-hailing apps like Snapp! and Tapsi, which are widely used in Ahvaz.
Rental Cars
Major international car rental brands are not present. However, several local Iranian car rental companies offer services. It is highly recommended to book a vehicle in advance online or by phone. The rental company will typically coordinate with you to deliver the car at the airport upon your arrival.
Public Transportation
There are no direct public bus or metro lines connecting Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport to the city center. The primary and most convenient methods for reaching the city are by taxi or using a ride-hailing service.