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Tabriz International Airport
Tabriz, Iran
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Tabriz International Airport
Tabriz, Iran
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OITT
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4459 ft
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Northwest Iran's primary international gateway serving Tabriz.
Opened
1938
Location
Tabriz, Iran
Tabriz International Airport (IATA: TBZ, ICAO: OITT) is the main commercial airport serving Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran. It handles both domestic and international flights, connecting the region to destinations across Iran and neighboring countries.
The airport serves as a key transport hub for one of Iran's largest cities, a major industrial and commercial center with a metropolitan population of several million. It supports significant cargo operations alongside passenger services.
Due to international sanctions and geopolitical factors, the airport's international connectivity has been constrained, though regional carriers continue to operate routes to destinations in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometers from central Tabriz and is accessible by taxi and bus services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Tabriz include Iran Air, Mahan Air, Zagros Airlines, and Qeshm Airlines, primarily serving domestic routes alongside limited international services.
Notable facts
- ›Tabriz is one of the oldest and largest cities in Iran, and TBZ is among the busier regional airports in the country.
- ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 1,361 meters (4,465 feet) above sea level.
- ›International routes have historically included destinations in Turkey, Russia, and Arab Gulf states.
- ›The airport supports both passenger and cargo operations serving the industrially important East Azerbaijan region.
- ›Runway length accommodates wide-body aircraft, enabling medium- to long-haul operations when international traffic permits.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
TBZ → MHDB9 · M82
TBZ → THRB9 · M82
TBZ → DXBEP · 100
TBZ → MHDEP · 100
TBZ → SYZEP · 100
TBZ → THREP · 100
TBZ → AWZIR · AB4
TBZ → BNDIR · 100
TBZ → IFNIR · 100
TBZ → MHDIR · M82 100 AB4
TBZ → THRIR · AB4 100 M82
TBZ → GYDJ2 · E90
TBZ → MEDSV · AB6
TBZ → ISTTK · 738 319
TBZ → THRY9 · TU3
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Caspian Post· 5/27/2026
Iran Reopens Tabriz International Airport After War Damage
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