Iran Airtour
A privately owned Iranian scheduled airline operating an extensive domestic network, with Mashhad as its busiest departure hub and MD-82 aircraft in its fleet.
About Iran Airtour
Iran Airtour is an Iranian scheduled airline founded in 1973. Originally associated with Iran Air and established to develop leisure and domestic air travel, it later became a privately owned carrier with its own commercial identity. It operates under the IATA code B9 and ICAO code IRB, connecting major population centres and regional cities across Iran.
Mashhad is Iran Airtour’s busiest departure hub, followed by Tehran, Ahvaz, Esfahan and Shiraz. The airline operates 64 routes serving 18 destinations within Iran. Its network includes important business, religious and leisure markets, with services to cities such as Abadan, Bandar Abbas, Kermanshah, Zahedan, Bushehr, Kish and Sari alongside the country’s largest metropolitan areas.
The airline’s recorded fleet includes the Boeing and McDonnell Douglas MD-82, a narrow-body aircraft commonly used on short- and medium-haul services. Cabin arrangements and onboard inclusions can vary by aircraft and fare, so passengers should confirm seat, baggage and meal details during booking. Iran Airtour primarily provides conventional scheduled service rather than a uniform international-style premium cabin product.
Iran Airtour is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Travellers should therefore not expect the alliance-wide lounge access, through-ticketing benefits or reciprocal mileage earning available from the three major global airline groups. No confidently verified proprietary frequent-flyer programme is listed here, so passengers should assess fares mainly on schedule, baggage terms and ticket flexibility.
A key strength is the breadth of Iran Airtour’s domestic coverage, particularly from Mashhad and other large regional airports, which can reduce the need to connect through Tehran. The MD-82 is an older aircraft design, however, and passengers may find the cabin experience less consistent than on newer fleets. Schedule changes are also worth monitoring, especially when arranging separate onward tickets.
Good to know
Flying with Iran Airtour — what to expect
Domestic Network Focus
Iran Airtour serves 18 destinations within Iran, with particularly strong route coverage from Mashhad. It can be useful for direct travel between regional cities without connecting through Tehran.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances may depend on the fare and route. Confirm both cabin and checked-baggage entitlements on the ticket before arriving at the airport.
Older Fleet Type
The recorded fleet includes MD-82 aircraft, so cabin design and amenities may feel less modern than those on newer-generation jets. Seat features can vary between aircraft.
Monitor Your Schedule
Recheck departure times and flight status close to travel. Allow extra time when connecting on separately issued tickets because protection during disruptions may be limited.
Airport Check-In
Online services may not be available consistently for every itinerary. Arrive with sufficient time for document checks, baggage acceptance and airport-issued boarding passes.
Network overview
Where Iran Airtour flies
Iran Airtour operates 64 routes to 18 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Mashhad to Urmia (1,304 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Iran Airtour flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Mashhad → Urmia
1,304 km · MHD → OMH
The longest sector in the Iran Airtour network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Iran Airtour
Notable destinations on Iran Airtour's network.
B9MashhaddirectB9TehrandirectB9AhvazdirectB9EsfahandirectB9ShirazdirectB9AbadandirectB9Bandar AbbasdirectB9KermanshahdirectB9ZahedandirectB9BushehrdirectB9KishdirectB9SaridirectDestination list is indicative of Iran Airtour's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Iran Airtour — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Fares are often lower when booked ahead and outside major holidays or peak pilgrimage and leisure periods. Compare nearby dates and different departure airports where practical.
- The airline’s busiest departure hubs, ranked by number of routes, are Mashhad, Tehran, Ahvaz, Esfahan and Shiraz.
- Mashhad is Iran Airtour’s busiest departure hub. Tehran, Ahvaz, Esfahan and Shiraz are also important departure points in its network.
- Iran Airtour operates within Iran, serving major cities and regional centres including Mashhad, Tehran, Ahvaz, Esfahan, Shiraz, Abadan, Bandar Abbas, Kermanshah, Zahedan, Bushehr, Kish and Sari.
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- Carry-on rules can vary by fare and service, and a confidently verified universal size limit is not stated here. Check the allowance shown on your booking or confirm it directly with Iran Airtour before departure.
- Iran Airtour’s longest route is Mashhad to Urmia, about 1,304 km nonstop.
- Iran Airtour serves exactly 18 destinations across 1 country and operates 64 routes.