The capital of Iran, the city of Tehran, is served by two airports - Mehrabad Airport and Imam Khomeini Airport.
Mehrabad
Mehrabad is the second most important airport in Tehran. It is located within the city limits. Despite the fact that it is not the main airport of Tehran, it handles the largest number of passengers in Iran - about 13.2 million. The airport has three runways, their lengths are 474, 3992 and 4038 meters.
The airport was commissioned in 1938 and was actively used during the Second World War.
Services
The airport offers the most comfortable conditions for staying on its territory. There is a large number of services - cafes and restaurants, post office, shops, ATMs, left-luggage office, etc.
How to get there
Since the airport is located within the city limits, there will be no problems with movement. You can always use public transport or taxis.
Imam Khomeini
This airport was built in order to unload the Mehrabad airport. It is located about 30 kilometers from the city center. Today it is the main air gate of Iran.
According to 2014 data, 40 airlines cooperate with Imam Khomeini Airport, serving more than 700 flights a week.
The airport has one passenger terminal with a capacity of 6.5 million passengers. A second terminal is under construction. About 5 million passengers are served here annually.
Services
The main airport in Tehran is ready to provide all the necessary services for passengers. Several cafes and restaurants will gladly feed every visitor. Also, passengers can visit shops where they can buy various goods - souvenirs, clothes, groceries, etc.
For relaxation, the terminal has a spacious waiting room, and for business class passengers there is a separate VIP lounge.
If necessary, you can ask for help at the first-aid post. In addition, there is a mother and child room.
Of course, a standard set of services is presented - ATMs, post office, left-luggage office, etc.
How to get there
The city can be reached by public transport or taxi. A taxi ride will cost about $ 30. A bus ticket costs about $ 4. Travel time up to one hour.
