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

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FZ1819
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:00 AM
+04 T3
8:50 AM
+0330
2h 20m
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EK971
EK Emirates
77W
9:00 AM
+04 T3
10:45 AM
+0330
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1937
FZ flydubai
7M8
12:10 PM
+04 T3
2:00 PM
+0330
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1931
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:40 PM
+04 T3
6:25 PM
+0330
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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W561
W5 Mahan
343
6:50 AM
+0330
9:30 AM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1820
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:50 AM
+0330
12:35 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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W563
W5 Mahan
343
10:50 AM
+0330
1:30 PM
+04
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK972
EK Emirates
77W
12:20 PM
+0330
2:55 PM
+04
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1938
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:00 PM
+0330
5:45 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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W565
W5 Mahan
343
6:15 PM
+0330
8:50 PM
+04
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1932
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:25 PM
+0330
10:10 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dubai to Tehran
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 746 mi 2h 15m nonstop -0.5h behind 6 1-stop hubs

DXB–IKA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 746 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 21 7M8 2h15-2h20
EK Emirates 7 77W 2h15
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to IKA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to IKA.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
466
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.

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 15m to 2h 20m.
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.

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.

DXB–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance746 mi / 1,200 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 45 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 746 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DXB to IKA. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, SZX, PEK, SAW, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to IKA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 746 miles (1,200 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.