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Flights from Guangzhou to Tehran

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Tehran (IKA) take about 8h 5m (6,069 km). Mahan Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $589 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Guangzhou to Tehran

Carriers on CAN–IKA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Mahan Airnonstop fare seen

Guangzhou to Tehran fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $589 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $517. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$70427 Oct 2026 · Mahan Air$677 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$5948 Nov 2026 · Mahan Air$517 · 2 stops10 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$5897 Jan 2027 · Mahan Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $517 in November 2026, against $589 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guangzhou to Tehran, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Guangzhou to Tehran flights

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Tehran?
A nonstop flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Tehran (IKA) takes about 8h 5m, covering 6,069 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Guangzhou from Tehran by air?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport is 6,069 km (3,771 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Tehran?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAN–IKA route include Mahan Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Guangzhou to Tehran cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAN–IKA was $589 USD with Mahan Air (nonstop), departing 7 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Tehran?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $517 one-way, against $677 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Guangzhou to Tehran?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $517 with 2 stops against $589 nonstop, a saving of $72. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Tehran?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tehran visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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