Dubai to Tehran (DXB–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
MCT Muscat/Seeb 5h 10m ACAZEK → WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Tehran flights
DOH Doha 5h 45m FZQRWB → QR Doha (DOH) to Tehran flights
KWI Kuwait City 16h 55m AZJ9 → EY Kuwait City (KWI) to Tehran flights
SZX Shenzhen 18h 25m EK → W5 Shenzhen (SZX) to Tehran flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 18h 45m CZEK → W5 Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tehran flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 58m EK → W5 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Tehran flights
PEK Beijing 25h 10m EK → W5 Beijing (PEK) to Tehran flights
BGW Baghdad ~6h 15m EKFZ → Baghdad (BGW) to Tehran flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul ~10h FZPCVF → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Tehran flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Tehran
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 746 mi 2h 18m nonstop -0.5h behind

DXB–IKA had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 746 miles in 2h 18m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DXB–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 21 – – – – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MCT ~5h 10m DOH ~5h 45m BGW ~6h 15m SAW ~10h 0m KWI ~16h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
578
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
746 mi / 1,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
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 DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 DXB to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 746 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DXB to IKA: flydubai. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Muscat, Hamad and Kuwait.
Tehran is 0.5 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from IKA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to IKA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) had nonstop service from flydubai, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DXB to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to IKA is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Muscat, Hamad and Kuwait. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.