Abu Dhabi to Tehran (AUH–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and IKA. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SZX Shenzhen 38h 25m EY → W5 Shenzhen (SZX) to Tehran flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 38h 47m EY → W5 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Tehran flights
DOH Doha ~4h 40m EYQR → QR Doha (DOH) to Tehran flights
KWI Kuwait City ~4h 50m EYJ9MU → EY Kuwait City (KWI) to Tehran flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb ~5h 25m AZEYGA → WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Tehran flights
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Abu Dhabi to Tehran
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-0.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and IKA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
DOH ~4h 40m KWI ~4h 50m MCT ~5h 25m SZX ~38h 25m PVG ~38h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tehran from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Metric AUH→IKA DXB→IKA
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Dubai (DXB) to Tehran flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Tehran is 0.5 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at major Iranian airports for tourism stays of up to 30 days. An eVisa option is also available through the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Women must comply with Iran's dress code requirements starting at the point of arrival. Foreign currency declarations are required for amounts over EUR 10,000 equivalent.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Tehran route.
Route details
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to IKA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shenzhen Bao'an and Shanghai Pudong.
Tehran is 0.5 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).