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Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Ahvaz, Iran

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Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Ahvaz, Iran
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Southwest Iran's gateway serving Khuzestan Province.

Opened
1953
Location
Ahvaz, Iran
Qasem Soleimani International Airport, coded AWZ/OIAW, is the primary commercial airport serving Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran. It handles both domestic and international passenger traffic for one of Iran's most populous and oil-rich regions. The airport was renamed after General Qasem Soleimani following his death in January 2020. It serves as an important hub for connectivity in the region, with flights operated by Iranian carriers to major domestic destinations as well as limited international routes. Ahvaz itself is a major industrial center due to Iran's petroleum industry, and the airport supports both business and personal travel for the region's significant population.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to central Ahvaz is available via taxis and private vehicles, with limited public bus services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Iran Air, Mahan Air, Iran Airtour, and Qeshm Air, primarily on domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Renamed after IRGC General Qasem Soleimani following his assassination in January 2020.
  • ›Serves Khuzestan Province, one of Iran's most important oil-producing regions.
  • ›Handles both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
  • ›Ahvaz is one of the hottest cities on Earth, which can affect airport operations.
  • ›Previously known simply as Ahvaz International Airport before the 2020 renaming.
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Gateway to Khuzestan's ancient plains along the Karun River

Qasem Soleimani International Airport, formerly known as Ahvaz International Airport, serves the capital of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran. The airport plays a vital role connecting this oil-rich, historically significant region to Tehran and other major Iranian cities. Renamed in 2020 in honor of the late IRGC commander, it remains the primary air gateway for the Ahvaz metropolitan area.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single combined terminal handling both domestic and limited international departures and arrivals.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals forecourt
  • Ride-hailing apps (Snapp, Tap30) accessible outside the terminal
  • Private car hire through local agencies
  • City bus routes connecting the airport to central Ahvaz
Nearby Hotels
  • Ahvaz Grand Hotel
  • Hotel Naderi Ahvaz
  • Parsian Ahvaz Hotel
  • Fajr Hotel Ahvaz
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small café and snack counters offering Iranian staples such as kebabs, sandwiches, and tea. The city of Ahvaz is well known for its Khuzestani cuisine, including fish dishes and Arab-influenced foods best found in downtown restaurants a short taxi ride away. Travellers with dietary preferences should plan accordingly before arriving at the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Ahvaz experiences extreme summer heat, sometimes exceeding 50°C — dress and hydrate accordingly.
  • Carry Iranian rials in cash as card payment infrastructure at the airport may be limited.
  • Dust storms (called 'shamal') are common in the region and can cause flight delays; check weather updates before travel.
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights to allow for security and check-in queues.
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Route map (13 destinations)

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Routes

AWZ → MHDB9 · M82
AWZ → SRYB9 · M82
AWZ → SYZB9 · M82
AWZ → IFNB9 · M82
AWZ → KIHB9 · M82
AWZ → THRB9 · M82
AWZ → KWIEP · 100
AWZ → MHDEP · 100
AWZ → SYZEP · 100
AWZ → PGUEP · 100
AWZ → THREP · 100
AWZ → BNDIR · 100
AWZ → DXBIR · 100
AWZ → IFNIR · M82 100
AWZ → KIHIR · M82
AWZ → RASIR · 100
AWZ → SRYIR · M82
AWZ → SYZIR · M82 100
AWZ → TBZIR · AB4
AWZ → KWIIR · 100
AWZ → MHDIR · M82 AB4
AWZ → THRIR · M82 100 AB4
AWZ → MEDSV · AB6
AWZ → THRY9 · TU3 M80
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Qasem Soleimani International Airport formerly known as Ahvaz International Airport is an airport serving the city of Ahvaz, Iran. It offers flights to domestic destinations as well as regional international destinations, such as Dubai, Kuwait City, Muscat, and Istanbul.

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