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Tabriz International Airport

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Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport

Tabriz, Iran · Middle East

The main airport of north-western Iran, with 1.21 million passengers in the first nine months of 1403 (March to December 2024). Most flights are domestic, chiefly to Tehran and Mashhad; Iran Airtour flies to Istanbul, but Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus suspended Iran flights in September 2026. Domestic and international flights use separate terminals, and a paid CIP building is the only lounge option. The runways are shared with an air force base. Germany warns against all travel to Iran, and EASA advises EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace.

Airportist Score

4.6/ 10

Rough

Ease of use6.0
Comfort & amenities4.5
Food & retail4.0
Ground access5.0
Reliability3.0
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport

Tabriz, Iran · Middle East

The main airport of north-western Iran, with 1.21 million passengers in the first nine months of 1403 (March to December 2024). Most flights are domestic, chiefly to Tehran and Mashhad; Iran Airtour flies to Istanbul, but Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus suspended Iran flights in September 2026. Domestic and international flights use separate terminals, and a paid CIP building is the only lounge option. The runways are shared with an air force base. Germany warns against all travel to Iran, and EASA advises EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace.

Airportist Score

4.6/ 10

Rough

Ease of use6.0
Comfort & amenities4.5
Food & retail4.0
Ground access5.0
Reliability3.0
Lounges4.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
15 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 20–30 minutes to the city centre, longer at rush hour (estimate)
Official airport taxi or ride-hailing
Cheapest to city
City bus to Tabriz Bazaar
Not verified · About 30–45 minutes to the bazaar (estimate)
Lounge
1
On time
65%
of departures
Terminals
3
: domestic, international and pilgrim (Hajj/Umrah)

The lounge at TBZ
TBZ security wait times

5 photos

TBZGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Reconfirm your flight on the day

Flights can be cancelled at short notice.

Germany's Foreign Office warns that renewed fighting could close Iranian airspace and cancel flights without warning. Foreign airlines no longer serve Tabriz, so Iran Airtour's Istanbul flight is the main international link. Reconfirm with the airline 24 hours before and again on the day.

Terminal

Domestic and international use separate buildings

Check whether your flight is domestic or international before you go.

Domestic flights use the domestic terminal, while international flights such as Istanbul leave from a separate international terminal, where passport control and customs are handled. A third terminal opens for Hajj and Umrah pilgrim flights.

Food

Basic cafés and restaurants

Simple food in the terminals; hours not verified.

The terminals have cafés, restaurants and fast food, plus fresh juice stalls. HonestAirport could not verify outlet names, opening hours or prices. Alcohol is banned in Iran.

Status

Only a paid CIP, no lounge programmes

Paid CIP building only; status cards don't help.

There is no Priority Pass, alliance or airline lounge. The paid CIP service has its own building away from the main terminals, for domestic and international arrivals and departures. Book it through an Iranian agency in advance; status cards don't get you in.

Live conditions

Right now at TBZ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic flights across Iran
Iran Airtour flights to Istanbul
Short taxi ride to central Tabriz

Watch out for

Germany's travel warning and request to leave Iran; risk of arbitrary arrest
Airspace can close and flights can be cancelled without warning
No Turkish or other foreign airlines since September 2026
Foreign cards don't work; bring cash
No photography: the runways are shared with an air force base

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

4.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

4.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

3.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

4.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

1,206,083 in the first nine months of Iranian year 1403 (Mar–Dec 2024; 253,850 international), East Azerbaijan airports authority

Terminals

3: domestic, international and pilgrim (Hajj/Umrah)

On-time departures

65%

Typical security

15 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for TBZ.

Updated Nov 4, 2026

Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport (IATA TBZ, ICAO OITT) is on the north-western edge of Tabriz, about 10 km from the city centre, at an elevation of about 1,359 m. Local time is Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30).
It is the main airport of north-western Iran. From March to December 2024 (the first nine months of Iranian year 1403) it handled 1,206,083 passengers, 253,850 of them on international flights, according to the East Azerbaijan airports authority.
There are three terminals: one for domestic flights, a separate building for international flights, and a pilgrim terminal used for Hajj and Umrah flights.
Iran Airtour and ATA Airlines are the main airlines. Most flights go to Tehran Mehrabad and Mashhad.
Iran Airtour flies to Istanbul (IST). Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus stopped flying to Iran on 21 September 2026 and show no Tabriz flights before late March 2027.
The runways are shared with the Iranian Air Force's 2nd Tactical Air Base. Germany's Foreign Office warns against all travel to Iran and urges German nationals to leave the country.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabriz_Shahid_Madani_International_Airport

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Tabriz International Airport and the Tabriz city center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official airport taxi or ride-hailingCheapest: City bus to Tabriz Bazaar
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
CIP Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus stopped flying to Iran on 21 September 2026. For Istanbul, Iran Airtour is the airline to check, and permissions can change at short notice.
10 tips & hacks
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5 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Paid CIP buildingCafés & restaurants
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Tabriz International Airport and the Tabriz city center

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City center Tabriz

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

There are three terminals. The domestic terminal handles flights within Iran and is the busiest. International flights use a separate terminal with passport control and customs. A pilgrim terminal opens for Hajj and Umrah flights.
Iran Airtour and ATA Airlines are the biggest airlines here. Domestic flights go mainly to Tehran Mehrabad and Mashhad, plus Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Kish and Asaluyeh.
International: Iran Airtour flies to Istanbul (IST). Baku, Najaf, Yerevan and Jeddah flights were listed earlier, but HonestAirport couldn't confirm that they are running now.
The terminals have prayer rooms, ATMs (Iranian cards only), shops selling local handicrafts and snacks, and waiting halls.
Wi-Fi is available in the terminals. HonestAirport couldn't verify speeds or limits, and many foreign sites are blocked in Iran.
The airport was damaged in airstrikes in June 2025 and closed for 23 days. The control tower is being rebuilt, with work that began in September 2026 planned to take five months.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Taxi: official airport taxis wait outside the domestic and international terminals around the clock, and Iranian ride-hailing apps also serve the airport. Fares weren't verified.
Bus: a city bus links the airport area with Tabriz Bazaar. Its hours and stop location weren't verified.
Metro: Tabriz Metro doesn't serve the airport. You'd need a taxi between the airport and the nearest station.
Parking: a multi-storey car park is open 24 hours. Fees weren't verified.
The drive to the city centre takes about 20 to 30 minutes, longer in the evening rush hour.

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FastestBest for luggage

Official airport taxi or ride-hailing

Official airport taxis wait outside the domestic and international terminals 24 hours a day; Iranian ride-hailing apps also serve the airport.

Time to city

About 20–30 minutes to the city centre, longer at rush hour (estimate)

Cost

Not verified

Tip: Germany's Foreign Office recommends pre-booked taxis over street taxis.

Cheapest

City bus to Tabriz Bazaar

A city bus links the airport area with Tabriz Bazaar. Hours and the stop location weren't verified.

Time to city

About 30–45 minutes to the bazaar (estimate)

Cost

Not verified

Tip: Only worth it if you're travelling light.

Multi-storey car park

A multi-storey car park is open 24 hours.

Time to city

About 20–30 minutes to the city centre (estimate)

Cost

Not verified

Tip: The CIP building has its own car park.

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Depends

Separate CIP buildingLandside, own building

Tabriz's only lounge-style option: a paid CIP service in its own building for domestic and international passengers.

Access: Day pass

Amenities: Check-in, bags and passport formalities handled by staff · Car to and from the aircraft · Food and drinks · High-speed internet

Best for: Skipping terminal queues · International departures

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Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Lounges: there is no Priority Pass, alliance or airline lounge. The only option is the paid CIP (Commercially Important Persons) service, which has its own building away from the main terminals and its own car park.
The CIP serves domestic and international passengers, arriving or departing. Staff handle check-in, bags and passport formalities while you wait in the lounge, which has food and drinks and high-speed internet, and a car takes you to and from the aircraft. Book through an Iranian agency in advance. Prices vary between agencies, so HonestAirport doesn't list them.
Food: cafés, restaurants and fast food are in the domestic and international terminals and fresh juice stalls. Opening hours and prices aren't published.
Sleeping: HonestAirport couldn't verify any sleeping pods or rest areas. Hotels are in the city, a short drive away.

good

Paid CIP building

Has Lounge

Separate CIP building with its own car park for domestic and international arrivals and departures; booked in advance through agencies.

basic

Cafés & restaurants

Food

Cafés, restaurants and fast food in the terminals, with fresh juice stalls; hours and prices not published.

basic

Wi-Fi

Fast WiFi

Wi-Fi in the terminals; speed and limits not verified, and many foreign sites are blocked in Iran.

good

Taxis

Easy Transport

Official airport taxis outside the domestic and international terminals around the clock.

good

Prayer rooms

Family Friendly

Prayer rooms in the terminals.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus stopped flying to Iran on 21 September 2026. For Istanbul, Iran Airtour is the airline to check, and permissions can change at short notice.
Bring enough cash (euros or US dollars) for your whole stay. Foreign credit and debit cards don't work in Iran, and the airport's ATMs take Iranian bank cards only.
Expect restricted internet: many sites, apps and VPNs are blocked.
Iran Air, Mahan Air and Saha Airlines are under EU sanctions. EU nationals may not pay sanctioned airlines, even indirectly for a ticket, so check who operates your flight before you buy.
Germany's Foreign Office recommends pre-booked taxis over street taxis.

01

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

Don't take photos

Photography in public buildings can lead to arrest on spying charges.

Tabriz shares its runways with the Iranian Air Force's 2nd Tactical Air Base. Germany's Foreign Office says photography is banned in many public buildings and warns that devices may be searched.

Pro

Avoids serious legal risk

Watch-out

No airport photos

02

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Take an official airport taxi

Official taxis wait outside both main terminals around the clock.

The metro doesn't reach the airport, and the city bus to the bazaar is slow with luggage. The airport taxis are regulated, and Germany's Foreign Office recommends pre-booked taxis over street taxis.

Pro

Quick and simple

Watch-out

Fares not verified

03

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Book the CIP ahead

The only lounge-style option; no Priority Pass or airline lounge.

The CIP has its own building away from the main terminals. Staff handle check-in, bags and passport formalities, and a car takes you to the aircraft. Book through an Iranian agency in advance.

Pro

Skips the terminal queues

Watch-out

Paid; prices vary

04

LayoverTraveler Tips & Hacks

Don't build tight connections

Flights in and out of Iran are cancelled at short notice.

Foreign airlines have stopped flying to Iran, and remaining Iranian-airline flights can lose permissions shortly before departure. Use separate tickets with plenty of time and reconfirm on the day.

Pro

Avoids missed onward flights

Watch-out

Longer trips

05

FamilyTraveler Tips & Hacks

Carry enough cash

Foreign credit and debit cards don't work in Iran.

Bring euros or US dollars for your whole stay. The airport's ATMs only take Iranian bank cards.

Pro

Avoids getting stuck without money

Watch-out

Means carrying cash

Entry requirements

Iran (IR)

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Published alerts

Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Nov 4, 2026.

Moderate

Germany's Foreign Office (as of 4 November 2026) warns against all travel to Iran and urges German nationals to leave. It says renewed fighting could start at any time without warning.EASA CZIB-2026-04-R2 advises EU operators not to fly in the Tehran FIR at any altitude; it is valid until 16 November 2026.Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus suspended all Iran flights on 21 September 2026; Turkish Airlines shows Tabriz returning no earlier than late March 2027. Iran Air, Mahan Air and Saha Airlines are under EU sanctions.The control tower is being rebuilt after war damage (work began September 2026 and is planned to take five months).On-time share, delays, cancellations, security wait and travel times are HonestAirport estimates; no punctuality data is published for TBZ.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays25 min · 30%

Typical arrival delays25 min · 30%

Typical cancellations0 min · 8%

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