Cheapest airlines flights from Beijing to Tehran

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Beijing to Tehran, including Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. China Southern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Tehran according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Beijing to Tehran in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$480, and round-trip direct flights start at US$740.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Tehran are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Beijing to Tehran Flight Details

The distance between Beijing and Tehran is about 5,603.69 km. The average flying time from Beijing to Tehran is around 8 hours 31 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$222
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$444
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance5,603.69 km
Average flight time8 hours 31 minutes
Popular airlineQatar Airways
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Tehran route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Tehran (BJS-THR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Azerbaijan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$222 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PEK to IKA on Mon, Feb 2), while Azerbaijan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$444 departing on Mon, Feb 2 and returning on Sat, Feb 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Tehran with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines China Eastern Airlines SalamAir Xiamen Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 8 hours 31 minutes to fly from Beijing to Tehran.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Tehran is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Beijing to Tehran. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/-/-/-/T/-/- -- CZ5089 (18:08)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Tehran, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Feb 2, with one-way flights priced at just US$222.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tehran travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Tehran is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Tehran on January 28, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$275.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tehran, with Beijing Daxing International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport (PKX-IKA) is by far the most common option on this route: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
  • The time difference between Tehran and Beijing is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.