Flights Rome → Tehran
FCO → IKA
Route overview
This flight route connects Rome with Tehran, operating between an established airport in the Italian capital that opened in 1947 and a more recently developed hub in Iran's capital, which commenced operations in 2004. The destination airport serves over seven million passengers annually, making it a significant transit point for travelers heading to or from Tehran.
The Rome (FCO) → Tehran (IKA) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 22.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tehran the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Tehran: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Tehran (IKA) heads east for about 3,423 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Tehran it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-IKA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-IKA
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
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The Rome-Tehran route is about 3,423 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
