Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Tehran, IR 🇮🇷 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
OIII
IATA
THR
Elevation
3962 ft
Region
IR-23
Local Time
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GPS Code: OIII
Local Code: Not available
Location: 35.689201° N, 51.3134° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, now primarily a domestic airport, garners a mixed but generally pragmatic sentiment from recent travelers. While often described as an older facility, it is largely considered efficient for its current role in facilitating domestic travel across Iran. Travelers appreciate its central location and connectivity, but frequently note its dated infrastructure and limited amenities.
What Travelers Love
- Convenient Location and Accessibility: The airport is well-connected to the city center by metro (Line 4), bus, and taxi, making transfers easy.
- Efficient Domestic Processing (sometimes): Despite potential initial chaos, some travelers report a fantastically efficient check-in process for domestic flights. Security checks are also described as fast by some.
- Resting Pods: A unique and appreciated amenity, especially for those with long layovers or early flights, are the cozy resting pods offering privacy, comfortable beds, charging stations, and even a mini-AC for a reasonable hourly rate.
- Basic Amenities Available: Each terminal offers restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops, souvenir and book shops, ATMs, banks, prayer rooms, and mother and child rooms, covering basic traveler needs.
Common Complaints
- Outdated Facilities and Lack of Modernity: Many reviews highlight the airport's old and dated appearance, with terminal facilities often described as "awful," resembling a "1970s bus depot" or "Soviet-style train station."
- Limited Amenities and Poor WiFi: Travelers frequently complain about the lack of entertainment, good shopping options, and reliable, free WiFi in public spaces.
- Crowdedness and Chaotic Check-in: The airport can be very crowded, especially at certain times, leading to long queues and chaotic scenes at check-in and security points before entering the terminal.
- Slow Baggage Claim: Several reviews specifically mention awfully slow baggage claim, with long waiting times for luggage.
- Delayed Announcements: Public announcements for flights can be delayed, with some travelers noting flights departing before they were announced.
Overall, Mehrabad International Airport serves its purpose as a busy domestic hub with good transport links. However, travelers should manage expectations regarding modern amenities and be prepared for potentially crowded and somewhat chaotic conditions, particularly around check-in and baggage claim, while appreciating its unique resting pods for longer waits.
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Airport Routes
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) offers 124 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Mahan Air, Zagros Airlines, Caspian Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Tehran include Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad), Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l), Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas Int'l and Kish.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Bushehr (BUZ) new
- Tabriz Int'l (TBZ) new
- Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad) (MHD) new
- Bandar Lengeh (BDH) new
- Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l) (SYZ) new
- Khorramabad (KHD) new
- Iranshahr (IHR) new
- Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani (KSH) new
- Ahvaz (AWZ) new
- Kish (KIH) new
- Bandar Abbas Int'l (BND) new
- Dezful (DEF) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Mehrabad International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mahan Air
IRM
/ W5
|
23 | 460 | 23 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Zagros Airlines
IZG
|
10 | 447 | 10 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Caspian Airlines
CPN
|
7 | 367 | 7 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Iran Airtour
IRB
/ B9
|
8 | 232 | 8 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Iran National Airlines Corp.
IRA
/ IR
|
23 | 169 | 23 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Zagros Airlines
IZG
/ B9
|
1 | 115 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Iran Aseman Airlines
IRC
/ EP
|
14 | 75 | 14 | Jan 25, 2026 |
|
Chabahar
IRU
|
14 | 73 | 14 | Jan 25, 2026 |
|
Zagros Airlines
IZG
/ IR
|
1 | 67 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Karun Airlines
KRU
|
3 | 48 | 3 | Jan 21, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09/27 |
1554 ft | 130 ft | CON | Active |
11L/29R |
11962 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
11R/29L |
13258 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.0 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official airport taxis are available 24/7 outside the arrival halls of all terminals. These operate on a fixed-rate basis depending on the destination. Ride-hailing apps, such as Snapp and Tapsi, are also a very popular and often more affordable option; they can be booked using their respective mobile applications.
Rental Cars
Several local and internationally-affiliated car rental companies have desks in the arrival halls. To rent a car, you will typically need your passport, a valid national driver's license, and an International Driving Permit (IDP). Pre-booking your vehicle online is highly recommended to ensure availability.
Public Transportation
Mehrabad Airport is well-connected to the Tehran Metro system. A dedicated branch of Line 4 (Yellow Line) serves the airport with two stations: one for Terminals 1 & 2 and another for Terminals 4 & 6. This line provides direct access to the city center and connections to the entire metro network. City buses also operate routes from the airport to major city squares like Azadi Square.
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