Popular Airport | Dushanbe Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1569 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Tehran City Center
Tehran Intl. Airport
There are various transportation options you can choose to go to Imam Khomeini Airport, which is 40 kilometers from Tehran city center.
You can go to the airport by taxi, bus and metro, or with a rental car or your private car.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is the fastest option to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. It is possible to reach the airport quickly by taxi which you can get from many points of the city. Taxis, which are more costly than other options, might be preferred because of the advantage of being fast and comfortable.
Metro
Metro is one of the most economic options you can use to go to Imam Khomeini Airport. You can go to the airport comfortably and economically with the underground metro Line 1. It is possible to board the metro from many points of the city.
Bus
Another transportation option you can choose is the bus. It is possible to reach the airport with buses which are another of the economic means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on the buses that go by highway.
Car Rental
Car rental is a preferred transportation option for those who want to have a comfortable and independent journey. You can arrive at Imam Khomeini Airport comfortably in a short time with the vehicles you can rent from car rental companies' offices in the city center. It is possible to rent your car with or without a driver.
Airport Information
Located in Tehran, Imam Khomeini Airport is the largest airport in Iran, serving both to international and national flights.
Imam Khomeini Airport, located 40 kilometers from the city center, provides services such as parking areas, recreational halls, communication facilities, lost goods department and stores.
Mehrabad Intl. Airport
You have a great variety of transportation options to go to the Mehrabad Airport, which is the second most important airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Taxi, bus and metro are some of these options.
You can also prefer going to the airport with your own car thanks to the parking areas at the airport or by renting a car.
Taxi
To arrive at the Mehrabad Airport you can use a taxi which is a costly but a comfortable option. It is possible to get on a taxi from many different parts of the city and go to the airport quickly. You can visit the website of the airport for the taxi fares.
Metro
Metro will be an economical option to go to the Mehrabad Airport. You can get to the airport both economically and comfortably with the metro you will get on through Line 1. Line 3, which will provide transportation from the northern area, will be put into service in the near future.
Bus
Buses are another economical transportation alternative that you can use to go to the airport. Even if they are slower than metro, you can get to the airport with buses if you want a more economical means of transportation. You can visit the airport's website to find out where you can get on these buses in the city.
Car Rental
Car rental another option you can consider for going to the airport. If you want a more comfortable travel, renting a car may be the best choice for you. With the cars you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center, you can arrive at the airport in a quick and trouble-free way.
Airport Information
Mehrabad Airport, located in Tehran, the capital of Iran, is the second busiest airport of the country. From terminals 1, 3 and 5, Hajj und Umrah flights are performed, flights of Iran Air and Iran Air Tours companies are performed only from terminal 2 and from terminals 4 and 6 flights belonging to other companies are performed.
At Mehrabad Airport, giving international service for civilian flights, there are parking areas, lost property offices, bank branches, ATMs and technological services as well as restaurants, cafes, bars and stores for shopping.
Transportation to Dushanbe City Center from Airport
Dushanbe Intl. Airport
Known as the capital of Tajikistan located in Central Asia, Dushanbe is a special city with its rich cultural heritage, authentic architecture and cosmopolitanism. Dushanbe Airport hosts passengers who want to travel to this city. Dushanbe is situated at the confluence of the two rivers Varzob and Kofarnihon. The central region of the city consists of Rudaki Avenue and the nearby Rudaki Park.
The city is divided into four basic regions as Aviccena, Ferdowsi, Ismail Samani and Shah Mansur. Public transportation alternatives in the city are generally budget-friendly. The most common public transportation vehicles in the city are minibuses and shared taxis. Buses and trolleybuses are also among the preferred public transportation vehicles. The central railway station, which is close to the city center, offers transportation service to some parts of the city.
This station is home to international and intercity services. There are many alternatives that you can use to reach the city center from the airport. One of these alternatives is public transportation. Trolleybuses, trains, minibuses and shared taxis can be used for the transportation to the central regions of the city from the airport. If you want to have a more comfortable travel to the city center, you can get on a taxi or rent a car.
Bus
The bus routes 2, 8 and 12 departing from the airport carry passengers to the city center in about 20 minutes. Buses have a wide transportation network throughout the city. There are sixteen bus routes operating in the city. Bus routes 3A and 23 pass through the railway station.
Trolleybus
By getting on trolleybus routes 2 and 4 departing from the airport, you can arrive at A. Donish, S. Ayni, A. Rudaki, Somoni and N. Mahsumov stations. From here, you can arrive at your destination by getting on a public transportation vehicle or other trolleybus route. Trolleybuses have a key importance in urban transportation.
Travelling with trolleybuses is more affordable than buses. There are eight trolleybus routes, including 1, 24, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 14, which operate throughout Dushanbe.
Trolleybus route 1 takes passengers to S. Ayni Culture Park and Railway Station, route 9 and 10 to Obshoron region, route 11 to S. Ayni Culture Park and Somoni regions and route 12 to shopping center and Gulbutta regions.
Train
It is possible to get to the city center through train lines 3 and 4 departing from the railway station located near the airport.
Minibus (Marshrutka)
Known as Marshrutka in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, minibuses are a very useful public transportation alternatives in Dushanbe. Although the minibuses have a wide transportation network, they are more crowded compared to other public transportation such as buses, trolleys and buses; also, minibuses demand higher amounts than trolleybuses.
By using minibus route 33 you can get to A. Donish, Nazarshoev, Rudaki, S. Ayni, S. Sherozi and N. Carabo regions. From these regions, you can get on a different transportation vehicle depending on your destination.
Routes 1, 3, 17 and 29 are among the minibus routes providing transportation opportunity in the city. By using route 3 you can travel to the railway station.
Shared Taxi
There are shared taxis operating between certain regions in the city. Travelling with these vehicles are comfortable and budget-friendly. If you are planning to go to Karabolo or 82nd district of the city, you can travel to the Rudaki, Somoni and US Embassy regions by using shared taxi route 8 that departs from the airport.
Taxi
Using a taxi in Dushanbe is a useful alternative contrary to many other cities. Taxis, contrary to what is believed, can be more suitable for your budget. If you are travelling as a crowded group, it can be more affordable to use a taxi instead of public transportation vehicle.
Car Rental
Another comfortable and quick option for travelling in the city is car rental. You can rent your car from Rent a Car office located at the airport or you can make a reservation online before your flight. By 2015, the offices where you can rent a bicycle in the city have also started to provide service for visitors.
