Travel guide & flights to Iran
Capital: Tehran · Population: 88,550,000 · Currency: IRR
Quick answer: Iran at a glance
Travel to Iran (IR, capital Tehran) in Asia · Southern Asia, population 88,550,000, languages Persian, currency IRR. Live flights are searchable on Kayak across 100+ sites; TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving and 12 departing, with hotels searchable in Tehran. Browse routes below and book with free-cancellation filters.
- • Capital: Tehran · IR/IRN · 32, 53
- • Population: 88,550,000 · IRR
- • 12 arriving · 12 departing flight routes
- • Language: Persian
Facts from REST Countries + OpenFlights flight_route data; fares update live on Kayak.
Iran is a Country in West Asia.
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Languages spoken in Iran
Persian
Flights to Iran
12 popular routes arriving in Iran. Click any route for live fares.
Flights from Iran
12 popular routes departing from Iran. Click any route for live fares.
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TRIran route network at a glance
TripRoute indexes 12 arriving and 12 departing routes for Iran from the OpenFlights dataset. The longest arriving route on record is Shanghai → Tehran at roughly 4,003 miles great-circle distance. Fares are not stored — every route links to a live Kayak search across 100+ providers, so prices you see are current at search time.
Route facts from OpenFlights; fares update live on Kayak.
Iran — quick answers
What is the capital of Iran and how large is the country?
The capital of Iran is Tehran and the country has about 88,550,000 people in 2026 according to the REST Countries dataset. Iran lies in Asia (Southern Asia), uses IRR and speaks Persian. The capital coordinates are 32, 53, and you can search live flights to Iran on Kayak from any origin with prices compared across 100+ sites.
How do I find cheap flights to Iran?
Find cheap flights to Iran by clicking "Search flights to Iran on Kayak" above, which opens Kayak with live comparison across 100+ airlines and booking sites. Compare flexible dates (±3 days) and nearby airports, as shifting departure by a day often saves $40–$120. TripRoute lists 12 arriving routes below you can click for live fares, distances and airline details.
What languages and currency will I need in Iran?
In Iran people primarily speak Persian, and the official currency is IRR. The country is in Asia, Southern Asia with capital Tehran. This language and currency information comes from the REST Countries dataset verified against ISO 3166, so you can plan phrases and exchange before you fly — Kayak's fare search will show prices in your local currency regardless.
How many flight routes connect Iran on TripRoute?
TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving in Iran and 12 departing, all from real OpenFlights flight_route data ordered by distance. Click any route like PVG → IKA (Shanghai to Tehran) for live Kayak fares with nonstop distances, flight times and airline competition insights. Even without indexed routes you can still search live inventory directly on Kayak.