Mahan Airlines is the largest private airline company in Iran, which currently has a well-equipped and up-to-date fleet of 55 aircraft.
Mahan Airlines is known as the largest private airline in the country. According to the statistics of the Civil Aviation Organization, Mahan Airlines has the most on-time flights and the least amount of flight delays in its record. Mahan Airlines has a variety of domestic and international flight destinations and strives to provide its services to passengers based on global standards; Therefore, many people prefer to choose this airline to fly.
What you need to know about Mahan Airlines:
About Mahan Airlines
- Mahan Airlines website: mahanair.co.ir
- Mahan Airlines customer service number: 02148384838
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Mahan Airlines, as the first private company in the passenger and cargo transportation industry in Iran, started working in 1371. Mahan Air’s goal is to provide passengers with the safest flights with advanced aircraft and professional flight crew. Now this complex is known as one of the largest private economic complexes in the country.
One of the strengths of Mahan Airlines is having a standard training center approved by the Civil Aviation Organization and other international organizations. In fact, due to this issue, Mahan Air is considered one of the best airlines in Iran, which even has the ability to compete with foreign companies.
Another privilege of Mahan Airlines is having a repair and maintenance center under the supervision of experts. Due to the existence of this center, Mahan Air has been able to deal well with the challenge of the embargo on aircraft manufacturing companies and the lack of access to parts, and even provides its services in the field of aircraft maintenance to domestic and foreign companies.

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In addition to passenger and cargo transportation, Mahan Air also operates in the field of education and research in the aviation industry. Mahan Air’s training centers include the specialized aviation university, the specialized and practical hospitality training center, the pilot training center, and the flight simulator center of various fleets such as Airbus, Boeing and Bae. This group also organizes engineering and repair courses.
Another goal of Mahan Air is to develop tourism in Iran and help the country’s economy. In line with this goal, Mahan Air put the construction of “Eco Camp Setare Lot” in Malek Abad area of Shahdad in Kerman province on its agenda in order to attract domestic and foreign tourists to this area and provide employment opportunities for local people.
Mahan Airlines seat reservation
One of the points that should be considered when buying a ticket is the type of flight class. In fact, the type of flight class, in addition to the ticket price, also determines the amount of services received by passengers during the flight. Mahan Air sells its tickets in the form of two types of flight classes, i.e. business and economy, on domestic and international flights. Mahan tickets are sold in both system and charter forms.

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Business and economy class services in domestic and foreign flights
Services Mahan business classes Domestic and international flights include the following:
- Cabin: The commercial flight cabin has a relaxing environment and passengers can relax, work or study in this area. Commercial cabin seats are also adjustable.
- Hosts: Commercial flight attendants have passed international courses and special trainings to serve passengers. In fact, the goal of Mahan Air is that the flight attendants serve passengers based on Iranian hospitality patterns.
- Catering: One of the positive features of Mahan Air is having a catering facility. In business class, passengers can order special Iranian and international food and drinks from the plane menu. It is also possible to order special food in this flight class; Of course, these types of food must be ordered 36 hours before the flight when buying tickets by phone or through the website. It is possible to order a special meal only once, and after that passengers cannot change their meal. Airplane food in Mahan Airlines includes medical and dietary food, vegetarian food, religious food, baby and child food, fruit plate, seafood, gluten-free food and…

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- Entertainment: A 42-inch TV is installed in the airplane cabin. For this reason, it is possible to watch the take off and landing of the plane live and watch sports videos, humorous clips and educational programs. In foreign commercial flights over three hours, passengers can watch and listen to their favorite movies and music on DVD and MP3 devices from the list of movies and music available on the plane.
- In-flight purchase: Various products with world-famous brands and cheap prices are sold only on foreign commercial flights.
Gift packages: There are other facilities for passengers of foreign commercial flights. If these types of flights are long-term, passengers will receive hygiene, cosmetic and writing packages. Also, in foreign commercial flights, according to the flight route and age, children aged 2 to 12 years are given a gift. Passengers will receive disinfected and packaged blankets and pillows on all foreign commercial flights.

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Services Mahan economic class Domestic and international flights include the following:
- Cabin: The cabin space of Mahan economy flights is more than other airlines.
- Catering: In domestic and international economic flights, food is served packaged and it is not possible to choose food from the menu.
- Entertainment: The televisions in the cabin allow passengers to see the landing and takeoff of the plane live and watch programs such as sports, comedy and educational clips.
- Hosts: In these flights, flight attendants have passed various specialized service and safety courses based on national and international standards.

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Mahan system and charter tickets
There are two system and charter methods for buying Mahan airline tickets. in the method systemic One can buy the ticket directly from the airline or travel agencies. The flight time and the type of ticket are known and fixed in the system, and the ticket can be booked even months in advance.

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Sometimes companies and travel agencies rent and sell airline seats; In fact, to these types of tickets Charter they say Charter tickets have two categories, which are “Seat Charter” and “Full Charter”. Seat charter means that the company has rented a part of the airplane seats. In full charter, the company rents all the seats of the plane.
Charter tickets are called last minute tickets
Charter tickets are also called last minute. Usually, a charter ticket is cheaper than a system ticket; Of course, canceling and refunding the cost of these types of tickets is a difficult process, and ticket rules are not easily systemized. Also, passengers will be limited to choose the time and route of the flight.
Buying Mahan Airline tickets
Online ticket purchase from Mahan Airlines
First, log in to Mahan’s site. From the ticket purchase section, specify the route type (one-way, round-trip or multi-route), origin and destination, flight date and number of passengers and click on the search option. On the new page, you will be shown a list of flight times on the specified date, along with the flight class type, ticket price and fleet type. By choosing one of the options and continuing, you enter the “Passenger Information” page. Write information on this page.

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After completing the passenger information step, you will see the “Special Services Page” by clicking on the Continue option. On this page, you can request special services such as wheelchairs, auxiliary equipment, etc. Finally, click on the “Continue” option. The last page is the confirmation and payment page. By paying the fee, the ticket purchase process ends. It is also possible to choose and reserve a seat 24 hours to 90 minutes before the flight on the Mahan website.
Buying tickets by phone from Mahan Airlines
To buy by phone, call 02148384838. The relevant experts will process your ticket purchase. Finally, a link will be sent to your mobile phone number to pay for the ticket.
Buying tickets in person from Mahan Airlines
Mahan Airlines has in-person ticket sales offices in some Iranian cities. These cities include Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Sirjan, Shiraz, Asalouye, Qeshm, Mashhad and Kish.

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Buying charter tickets of Mahan Airlines
Alibaba and Flytoday are among the reputable centers that sell Mahan Airlines charter tickets.
History of Mahan Airlines
At the time of its establishment, Mahan Airlines offered its services to passengers in the domestic field on the Tehran-Kerman-Tehran route. Over time, Mahan Air increased the number of domestic flight routes and added international flight routes to its service list. As a result, more and more passengers welcomed this airline.

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According to the report of the Civil Aviation Organization, Mahan Air was able to get the first place in the number of passengers in 2013. In 2014, the rate of passenger movement on domestic and foreign routes in Mahan Air increased by 5.5%. In fact, until 2014, Mahan Air carried the most passengers inside and outside the country compared to other airlines.
In the years 1994-1997, five million transfer statistics and 72% seat occupancy rate were recorded in Mahan Air’s resume. In 2018, before the corona virus epidemic, there were 100 flights per day in Mahan Airlines. Of this number, about 65% were for domestic flights and about 35% for foreign flights.
Mahan Airlines flights
Mahan Airline has a variety of flight routes inside and outside the country; But it is still trying to increase the number of domestic and international flight routes. Even Mahan flights to small cities and deprived areas of Iran are also carried out.

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Domestic flights of Mahan Airlines
Among the domestic cities where Mahan flights are carried out are Tehran, Kerman, Mashhad, Shiraz, Chabahar, Zahedan, Ahvaz, Asalouye, Zabul, Birjand, Iranshahr, Yasouj, Ardabil, Shahrekord, Bojnord, Jiroft, Khorram Abad, Sirjan. , Tabas, Gachsaran, Kish, Tabriz, Isfahan and…
Foreign flights of Mahan Airlines
Foreign flight routes of Mahan Airlines include European cities such as Milan, Rome, Munich, Dusseldorf, Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen, Moscow and Kiev, Baku, Yerevan, Istanbul, Ankara, East and South Asian cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Delhi. , Lahore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok and neighboring countries. Of course, flights to EU and UK destinations will not be carried out until further notice.
Air fleet of Mahan Airlines
Mahan Airlines is known as the largest air fleet in the country; Because 5,000 people work directly and 10,000 people work indirectly in this complex. Mahan fleet started its activity in 1371 with two Tupolev aircraft. Mahan Air was able to add two Airbus A300 airplanes to its air fleet in 1378.

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Over time, several Airbus A300-600/A310/A320/A340 and Boeing B747-300/B747-400 models were assigned to Mahan Air’s air fleet; These advanced planes were used for long-distance flights and foreign destinations, i.e. European countries and the Far East. For domestic flights, several BAe-RJ146 aircraft were added to the Mahan Airlines fleet.
In 2015, Mahan Air fleet used several modern Airbus A340-600 aircraft to fly to new countries in Europe and East Asia. Currently, the Mahan Air fleet has 55 aircraft and is considered the most equipped and updated domestic fleet.

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Do you have experience flying with Mahan Airlines? We will be happy to share your experiences and information about the quality of flights of this airline with your fellow travelers.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Mahan Airlines seat reservation?
It is possible to buy Mahan airline tickets in a systematic and charter way. Mahan tickets are sold through the website, by phone and in person. Passengers can choose and book their desired seat by visiting the Mahan website 24 hours to 90 minutes before the flight.
What is the customer service number of Mahan Airlines?
Customers can call 02148384838 to get answers to their questions about domestic and international flights.
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