Tehran to İskenderun flights
İskenderun lies 1,371 km (852 mi) west of Tehran, -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 30 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.
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| Tehran | İskenderun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Turkey |
| Population | 7.2 million | 251,682 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | HTY, 27 km out |
Clocks in İskenderun are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands only 2 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in İskenderun
Crossing from Iran into Turkey: money changes from the Rial to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in İskenderun
İskenderun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hatay Airport (HTY), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,830 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
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Common questions
How far is İskenderun from Tehran?
1,371 km (852 mi) in a straight line, west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to İskenderun by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and İskenderun?
İskenderun is 30 min behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to İskenderun flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Hatay Airport (HTY).
What currency do I need in İskenderun?
The Lira (TRY).
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.