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Tehran to Istanbul (IKA-SAW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet fly nonstop between Tehran (IKA) and Istanbul (SAW), roughly 22 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every IKA to SAW departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
1,242 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every IKA to SAW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Tehran to Istanbul to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IKA to SAW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Tehran to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating IKA to SAW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Pegasus Airlines
  • AnadoluJet
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Frequently asked questions about IKA to SAW

How far is Istanbul from Tehran?
IKA to SAW covers about 1,242 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IKA to SAW?
Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from IKA to SAW?
About 22 nonstop flights a week run between Tehran and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IKA to SAW?
Open the IKA to SAW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Tehran to Istanbul route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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