Beijing to Tehran (PEK–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,508 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5 Mahan Air | 3 | 343 | 8h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · IKA: +0330
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Chinese passport holders enter Iran visa-free for stays up to 21 days for tourism or business. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. For stays longer than 21 days, a visa must be arranged through the Iranian embassy or an authorized travel agency before departure.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
PEK–IKA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to IKA
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to IKA is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,508 miles (5,646 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.