Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
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The Imam Khomeini International Airport (Persian فرودگاه بینالمللی امام خمینی ) is before the Mehrabad International Airport is the largest international airport of the Iranian capital, Tehran, and serves as a hub for Iran Air and Mahan Air
History
The construction began before the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The original design was based on the Dallas -Fort Worth. The company was originally commissioned TAMS, an association of U.S. architects. A local joint venture called TAMS AFA was formed to carry out the construction.
After the Islamic Revolution was decided by the government of Iran to allow the airport to design with local know -how and build. The French firm ADP was selected to support the local architects and engineering companies. A local construction company ( Kayson ) was awarded the contract to build the airport awarded. After two years of this agreement was terminated and the revolutionary government organization Bonyad Mostazafan ( poor ) & Janbazan ( martyr ) (M & J Foundation) commissioned to build.
After the construction of the first terminal building was completed by M & J Foundation, decided the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization to transfer the construction of the second terminal building of the Turkish- Austrian company TAV.
The original opening was set for February 1, 2004, the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Now after numerous delays in the construction there were problems in the delivery of supply to the new airport. Thus, the opening was only on 8 May 2004.
Terminal building
The terminal building is divided into three levels:
On the lower level are two halls divided the baggage claim for arriving flights with subsequent customs inspection. Already in the area of security a bank switch Bank Melli Iran is the currency exchange. Also on this level, outside the security area, there are various information and service counter (taxi companies, etc.), toilets and a fast food restaurant the " BOOF " chain. Outside the building are at this level, the holding areas for taxis.
On the middle level, the arriving passengers from the gates are routed to the central entry area. Here you will also find the switch for the issuance of short-term visitor visas. Once case the entry switch happens, the passengers are routed from here via escalators to the lower level baggage claim.
On the upper level you will find the departures area. Here are several shops and a waiting area. The check-in desk are already behind a first security check and are only accessible with an air ticket or travel itinerary - this area but can easily be re- abandoned. Check-in is no earlier than three hours before departure.
After passing the exit switch from check -in area leads out onto the central departure area. Here you can find more waiting areas as well as various shops, cafes and other services. Only after calling a flight on the display monitors can then be passed before the departure gates, the second security check. In the waiting areas at the gates, there are only seating and toilets.
From the perspective of the traveler, the airport is modern, bright and well equipped. He is open, as many flights arriving or departing at night 24 hours a day. English language skills are entirely sufficient to deal with all steps of the approach and departure without help. For travelers to observe particularly is the partly separate handling of women and men, particularly at security checkpoints.
Location and Transport
The airport is located 30 kilometers southwest of the city between the Tehran - Qom and Tehran - Saveh highways. A connection to the subway Teheran is planned. About the motorway can be reached (depending on traffic conditions and time of day) from the airport to downtown Tehran in 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. In order to achieve a domestic flight, you have to change on the urban Mehrabad Airport. The Mehrabad Airport is also within easy reach by taxi.
From Isfahan from the airport is approached directly by shuttle buses.