Ankara to Ahar flights
Ahar lies 1,234 km (767 mi) east of Ankara, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ankara | Ahar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Iran |
| Population | 3.5 million | 100,641 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 1,336 m (4,383 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | TBZ, 82 km out |
Clocks in Ahar are 30 min ahead of Ankara right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 2 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ahar
Crossing from Turkey into Iran: money changes from the Lira to the Rial (IRR); the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ahar
Ahar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabriz International Airport | TBZ | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,825 ft | 4,459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ahar from Ankara?
1,234 km (767 mi) in a straight line, east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Ahar by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Ahar?
Ahar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Ankara to Ahar flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ).
What currency do I need in Ahar?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.