Idlib to Isfahan flights
Isfahan lies 1,427 km (887 mi) east of Idlib, +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 35 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.
| Idlib | Isfahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Iran |
| Population | 128,840 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) | 1,578 m (5,177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | ALP, 60 km out | IFN, 23 km out |
Clocks in Isfahan are 30 min ahead of Idlib right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Isfahan
Crossing from Syria into Iran: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Idlib
Idlib is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hatay Airport (HTY, 57 km), Latakia International Airport (LTK, 85 km).
Arriving in Isfahan
Isfahan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,425-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport | IFN | 23 km (14 mi) | 14,425 ft | 5,059 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Isfahan from Idlib?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, east of Idlib.
How long does it take to get from Idlib to Isfahan by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Idlib and Isfahan?
Isfahan is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Damascus).
Which airports are used for Idlib to Isfahan flights?
Typically Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN).
What currency do I need in Isfahan?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.