Do you know the airports in the north of Iran? Many of us prefer road trips to go to northern cities, but because many people choose to travel to northern cities and most of the time go to these cities on vacation, the roads in the north of the country are usually crowded and you have to Stay in traffic for hours to reach your destination. But there is another option for a more comfortable trip.
You can reach your desired destination by air and thus shorten your travel time. Currently, there are many airports in the northern cities of the country, which we will explain about each of them in the rest of this article. In this article from Flytoday tourism magazine Stay with us to learn more about the airports in the north of Iran.
Mazandaran airports
Mazandaran province has several domestic and international airports. These airports are in the cities of Sari, Ramsar, Nowshahr and Bishekola. Also, the permission to establish Amol Airport has been issued and it is in the list of the budget line, although the construction of this airport may take time, but considering that it has been approved, it will be built.
According to the mentioned airports, you can choose the nearest airport to travel to any area of Mazandaran and experience a comfortable trip. In the following, we introduce each of these airports separately.
Sari Airport
Dasht Naz Sari Airport is an international airport. This airport is also known as Sari Martyrs International Airport. Sari Airport is located 25 km away from Sari city. If you don’t have a car, the only way to get to the airport is to use the airport taxi service.
Sari Airport is the busiest airport in Iran and has three terminals, which are used for domestic, foreign and Hajj flights. Despite its smaller size, the airport has many facilities compared to other airports, including an amusement park, a toy and handicraft booth, a restaurant and coffee shop, a bar packing booth, shops in the public hall, and a National Bank branch with foreign exchange services.
Also, Sari Airport has an open-air parking lot that is open 24/7. It is interesting to know that Ramsar and Nowshahr airports are affiliated to Sari and the activities of these two airports are under the control of Sari airport. Among the sightseeing attractions of Sari, you can visit Dasht Naz, Hamidabad Lagoon, Suleiman Tange Dam, Badab Surat springs And Ellandan Lake pointed out.
Sari airport domestic flights
Flight from Sari to Tehran
Flight from Tehran to Sari
Flight from Sari to Mashhad
Flight from Mashhad to Sari
Sari Asaloye flight
Asalouye Sari flight
Flight from Shiraz to Sari
Flight from Sari to Shiraz
Sari Bandar Abbas flight
Bandar Abbas Sari flight
Sari Kish flight
Kish Sari flight
Sari flight to Ahvaz
Ahvaz-Sari flight
Foreign flights of Sari airport
Flight from Baghdad to Sari
Sari flight to Baghdad
Mecca Sari flight
Sari flight to Mecca
Ramsar Airport
Ramsar Airport, also known as Ramsar Martyrs, was built during the Qajar era in Iran. In the past, this airport was a ceremonial airport that was used for the royal family, special guests and foreign travelers, and after the revolution, it was used by the public.
The airport facilities include a taxi terminal, restaurant, buffet, store, ATM, ticket office and parking, and there are two runways in this airport. Ramsar Airport is located on Tankaben-Ramsar road, near Shahid Khalatbari Square and near the beach. The access route to the airport is also possible with taxis stationed at the airport, and the distance to the city center by car takes about a quarter of an hour. From Sightseeing places of Ramsar We can mention the old Ramsar Hotel, Moalem Boulevard, Markoeh Castle and Ramsar hot springs.
Flight routes of Ramsar Airport
Tehran-Ramsar-Tehran flight every day with the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines (Iran Air)
Isfahan-Ramsar-Isfahan flight on Saturdays and Wednesdays with the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines (Iran Air)
Ramsar-Mashhad-Ramsar flight on Sundays and Wednesdays with the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines (Iran Air)
Nowshahr Airport
Nowshahr Airport is one of the oldest airports in Iran, which was built as a dirt runway in 1332 and then its new terminal was opened in 1362. The facilities of Nowshahr Airport include a fuel station, a conference hall, a welfare complex for the employees of the Airports Company and air navigation of the country. It also has a taxi service, parking lot, restaurant and cafe, and it is the largest airport in Mazandaran province after Sari International Airport.
Nowshahr Airport is about 3 kilometers away from the city center and is located on the Nowshahr-Chalus road. It only takes about 10 minutes to get from the airport to the city center. The flights that currently take place at this airport are domestic and only to the cities of Kish and Mashhad. Among the places of interest near the airport, we can mention Nowshahr Ghost Lagoon and Sisangan Forest Park.
Babolsar Airport
Babolsar airport is actually the Bisheh Kala military airport, which is located on the Mahmudabad highway, near the Nahaja camp hospital. Bisheh Kala Airport is a small airport located by the sea and is owned by the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Airport facilities include restaurants, cafes, shops, ATMs and parking lots.
Golestan Airports
Golestan province has two airports. One of these airports is located in Gorgan and the other in Kalala. To travel anywhere in Golestan or its surroundings, you can choose any of these airports that are closer to experience a short and comfortable trip. In the following, we will introduce each of these airports separately.
Gorgan International Airport
Gorgan Airport is one of the important air borders of Iran, which is located between Agh Qola and Gorgan and 11 km from Gorgan city. Access to the airport is possible through special taxis at the airport. Gorgan airport has two domestic and foreign terminals and its facilities include parking, cafe, restaurant and National Bank branch.
Domestic flights of this airport are currently made to the cities of Tehran, Mashhad, Asaluyeh and Zahedan and foreign flights to the city of Octao in Kazakhstan. Among the sightseeing places of Gorgan, we can mention Naharkhoran, Alangdara, Ziarat waterfall, Toshan lake, Tuskestan forest and Jame Mosque of Gorgan.
Kalala Airport
Kalaleh Airport was established in 1350 and before the revolution as an exclusive airport for private flights and flights of the Air Service Company affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture. This airport had many flight infrastructures, including a runway, control tower, administrative building and fire department, and after the revolution, this airport remained active.
In 2004, Kalaleh airport was officially handed over to the country’s airports company, so that basic and sustainable infrastructure measures can be taken in order to develop, complete and launch this airport, and it was in May 2011 that this airport was officially opened, and it is still in use today. Development and complete reconstruction of the old terminal and installation of equipment is required.
Gilan Airports
Currently, only Rasht city has an airport in Gilan province. Therefore, to travel to any area of Gilan by air, you must land at Rasht Airport and take yourself to your desired destination from there. In the following, we will introduce only Gilan airport.
Rasht Airport
Rasht Airport is known as Sardar Jangal Airport. This airport is located 7 km from Rasht to Anzali road and 15 km from Anzali port. Sardar Jangal Rasht Airport was called Suleiman Darab for many years, it was moved to its current location in 1344 and was opened as the first modern airport of Gilan province.
This airport includes several terminals that are used for domestic and VIP flights. Also, with the operation of the new terminal, the old terminal will soon be used with improvements for foreign flights.
The VIP section of this airport is used for special passengers and special government and commercial flights with full observance of formalities. The airport’s facilities include dedicated parking, passenger baggage handling and packing, restaurants and cafes, shops, currency and rial exchange branches, and the lost items section. To get to the city center, you can use taxis or buses available at the airport. Among the sightseeing places of Rasht, we can mention Mirza Kochch Khan Museum and House, Shahrdari Square, Rasht Archeology and Anthropology Museum and Silk House.
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Domestic flights of Rasht Airport
Flight from Rasht to Tehran
Flight from Tehran to Rasht
Rasht Asaloye flight
Rasht’s Asalouye flight
Rasht Shiraz flight
Flight from Shiraz to Rasht
Flight from Rasht to Mashhad
Flight from Mashhad to Rasht
Rasht Bandar Abbas flight
Rasht Bandar Abbas flight
Rasht Ahvaz flight
Ahvaz Rasht flight
Rasht Tabriz flight
Flight from Tabriz to Rasht
Flight to Rasht Isfahan
Flight from Isfahan to Rasht
Rasht Kish flight
Kish Rasht flight
Foreign flights of Rasht Airport
Rasht Najaf flight
Flight from Najaf to Rasht
Airports in the north of the country for a pleasant travel experience
In this article, we introduced the airports of northern Iran and talked about the activities of each of them and the facilities they have. You, dear tourists, according to the area you want to travel to, see the information and flight routes of the nearest airport in this text and choose a comfortable trip and enjoy. You can also visit the Flytoday website to buy a cheap and affordable ticket and book a suitable hotel or accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions about airports in northern Iran
Where is the address of Bandar Anzali airport?
Currently, Bandar Anzali does not have an airport, but there is Sardar Jangal Airport, 15 km from Bandar Anzali in Rasht city, which you can use to travel to Bandar Anzali.
Which airports in the north fly to Kish Island?
Sari, Nowshahr and Rasht airports have flights to Kish Island.
Which airports in northern Iran have international flights?
Sari and Rasht airports are among the airports that have foreign flights.
What are the military airports in the north of Iran?
Babolsar Airport is actually the Bisheh Kala military airport, which is located on the Mahmoodabad Serkhroud highway and near the Nahaja camp hospital.
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