Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of IKA

IKA Imam Khomeini International Airport
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IATA: IKA, ICAO:OIIE) is located in the the city of Tehran, Iran. Phone Number :(98)215100118

Show details

IATA Code

IKA

ICAO Code

OIIE

Name

Imam Khomeini International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Iran (IR)

City

Tehran

Latitude

0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

(98)215100118

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), ICAO: OIIE, is the principal international airport serving Tehran, Iran. It is located approximately 30 km southwest of central Tehran, near Robat Karim and Eslamshahr. As Tehran’s international gateway, it handles international passenger and cargo movements, while domestic services are generally associated with Mehrabad Airport. For international freight forwarders, the airport is relevant to Iran-bound shipments requiring customs coordination, sanctions screening, controlled routing and careful airline confirmation. The airport is operated by Iran Airports Company and is a primary operating base for Iran Air and Mahan Air. Terminal, runway and handling arrangements can change; our service team verifies the applicable cargo acceptance conditions before booking.

Airport name	Imam Khomeini International Airport
Location	Tehran, Iran
IATA / ICAO	IKA / OIIE
Airport role	International gateway for Tehran and Iran-bound air logistics

Key Highlights

International cargo gateway serving the Tehran metropolitan market and wider Iranian distribution network.
International and domestic airport roles are operationally distinct; domestic onward movement normally requires coordination with Mehrabad Airport or surface transport.
Sanctions, banking, insurance and carrier-acceptance checks can influence routing more than physical distance alone.
Runway and terminal availability may affect cargo cut-off, recovery planning and irregular-operation handling.
Shipment acceptance depends on the selected airline, commodity, origin-destination combination and current regulatory position.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats available cargo infrastructure as airline- and handling-agent dependent rather than assuming a uniform service level. The following controls should be confirmed before cargo delivery:

Export and import handling	Confirm the appointed ground handler, acceptance location, warehouse receiving window and document cut-off for the selected flight.
Customs-controlled cargo	Arrange the applicable customs declaration, invoice, packing list, transport document and consignee authorization before arrival or delivery.
Temperature-sensitive freight	Request written confirmation of cool-room access, handover protection, maximum dwell time and contingency treatment before tendering pharmaceuticals or perishables.
Dangerous goods	Use an airline-approved dangerous-goods declaration, compliant packaging, marks and labels; acceptance is subject to carrier and route restrictions.
Special cargo	Pre-alert requirements for valuables, oversized pieces, live animals, human remains or diplomatic shipments should be obtained from the carrier and handler in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Imam Khomeini International Airport is commonly considered for Europe–Iran, Middle East–Iran, Türkiye–Iran and Asia–Iran cargo planning. Available routings may be direct, interline or transshipment-based, depending on the carrier, origin, commodity and prevailing regulatory conditions.

Our team checks the actual operating carrier, transfer point, interline authority and airway-bill acceptance before quoting.
Transit time is affected by flight availability, customs release, security screening, transfer handling, weekend or holiday schedules and sanctions-related compliance review.

Routing control points

Do not treat a published passenger route as proof of cargo capacity or dangerous-goods acceptance.
For connecting cargo, confirm whether the shipment remains airside or requires re-documentation and customs intervention.
For urgent freight, our service team compares direct uplift with a compliant regional gateway and records the recovery option before dispatch.
All schedules and transit estimates remain subject to final airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The principal hinterland is Tehran and its surrounding industrial, commercial and population centres. Shipments may also be arranged for onward delivery to other Iranian cities through domestic aviation or road feeder services, subject to customs and carrier confirmation.

Typical planning categories

Industrial machinery, engineering parts and production-line components.
Electronics, telecommunications equipment and general commercial goods subject to import controls.
Pharmaceuticals, healthcare products and temperature-sensitive materials requiring validated handling instructions.
Textiles, garments, spare parts, documents and time-critical business consignments.
Perishables or high-value cargo requiring commodity-specific acceptance checks.

Operations & Compliance

Sanctions and trade controls

Screen the shipper, consignee, beneficial parties, commodity, end use, payment route and all transit points before booking. Carrier or bank restrictions can apply even where the physical cargo appears routine.

Documents and descriptions

Use a precise commercial description, harmonized-code information where requested, realistic values, country of origin, complete package data and consistent invoice, packing-list and airway-bill details.

Cut-off and delivery

Airline cut-off times vary by flight and handler. Our team obtains the live acceptance deadline, warehouse address, security requirements and pre-alert instructions rather than relying on a generic airport schedule.

Inspection and release

Customs or security examination may extend dwell time. Consignee authorization, import permits, broker readiness and prompt response to document queries are important for avoiding storage and delivery disruption.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, piece dimensions, gross weight, HS information and end-use details before requesting a firm booking.
For batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, medical products or other controlled goods, provide safety data and classification information early; never conceal a regulated commodity under a generic description.
Use robust export packaging with visible piece identification and consignee contact details. Confirm whether wooden packaging requires treatment or marking under the destination rules.
For temperature-sensitive freight, agree the temperature range, packaging qualification, data-logger requirement, airport handover procedure and emergency contact before cargo acceptance.
Keep a compliant alternative routing or road-feeder plan available for schedule disruption, subject to current airline, customs and sanctions clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Imam Khomeini International Airport handle international air freight?

It is Tehran’s principal international airport and is used for international air movements. Actual cargo acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity and current route restrictions. Our team confirms these conditions before tendering.

Can cargo be transferred from the international airport to domestic destinations?

Potentially, but the process is not automatic. The shipment may require customs release, re-documentation, domestic-airline acceptance or a surface delivery arrangement. Our team evaluates the consignee location and import status before selecting the onward mode.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

As early as possible, preferably before booking. The airline may require a shipper’s declaration, packing certificate, safety data, package photographs or additional approval. Final acceptance remains subject to the operating carrier and route.

Are exact transit times available for Tehran-bound cargo?

Only after the airline and routing are confirmed. Flight availability, transfer points, customs processing, security controls, holidays and compliance review can materially change the total transit time.

What information does our service team need for a quotation?

Provide origin and destination, Incoterms, commodity, invoice value, package count, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, required temperature range, dangerous-goods status and consignee details. This enables a realistic routing and compliance review.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, Tehran location, international role, operating context and infrastructure statements are based on the supplied airport record and cross-checking against authoritative aviation or airport information where applicable.

Iran Airports Company and Iranian airport administration reference: airport.ir
International air transport standards and airport-code reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and location-indicator reference: icao.int

Operational items such as cargo acceptance, cut-off, available equipment, airline schedules, customs processing and regulatory restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies them with the operating carrier, appointed handler, broker and relevant authorities before shipment dispatch.