IATA Code
OMH
ICAO Code
OITR
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Urmia Airport serves the city of Urmia in northwest Iran. It operates as a regional airport handling domestic and some regional international services, centered around a single passenger terminal. The airport layout is compact with straightforward passenger flow for arrivals and departures.

Urmia Airport
Elevation: 1323 m
37.6681, 45.0687

Terminal Guide for Urmia Airport #

Operations are conducted from a single terminal building where check‑in, security and the departure lounge are located. Facilities cater to regional traffic with a compact arrangement and short transfer distances between landside and airside areas. International handling may be limited to certain flights and hours.

Getting to and From Urmia Airport #

Road transfers are the primary means to reach central Urmia; travel time is typically a short taxi ride.

  • Rail/metro: No metro connection.
  • Buses: Local buses connect the city and suburbs but may not serve the terminal directly.
  • Taxis: Taxis are the most reliable option; agree a fare or use the meter if available.
  • Ride‑share: App availability is limited; plan for a taxi or hotel transfer.
  • Driving: The airport is reachable by car with basic parking on site.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Urmia Airport #

Facilities are basic and focused on short‑haul passengers.

  • Lounges: Not commonly available.
  • Food & drink: Small café or kiosk may operate during scheduled flights.
  • Wi‑Fi: Availability varies; do not rely on extensive free Wi‑Fi.
  • Charging stations: Limited - bring external battery.
  • Luggage storage & showers: Generally not available.
  • Accessibility: Airlines can arrange assistance; notify them in advance.

Hotels and Layovers at Urmia Airport #

Most hotels are located in Urmia city rather than at the airport; there is no widely known on‑site airport hotel. Travelers usually book city hotels and take a taxi to the terminal. For long layovers consider booking a nearby city hotel - day rooms may be available at some properties.

Tips for Urmia Airport #

  • If arriving from or connecting to flights to Tehran or other major Iranian cities, reconfirm schedules - services can change seasonally.
  • Carry some local currency (Iranian rial); smaller regional airports may have limited card acceptance and ATMs.
  • Public transport options to central Urmia are limited; prearranged taxi or hotel transfer is advisable for night arrivals.
  • If you need onward transport to border regions, verify customs/immigration arrangements in advance.

Weather & Climate near Urmia Airport #

Climate

Urmia Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -7° - 3° -4° 31 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Acceptable -6° - 5° -3° 30 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Good -1° - 10° 2° 49 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 5° - 17° 11° 61 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.3 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Very Good 8° - 21° 15° 47 mm some cloud 54% 2.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.0h
June Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 14 mm mostly sunny 42% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 5 mm mostly sunny 39% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 15° - 29° 22° 2 mm mostly sunny 38% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 11° - 26° 18° 4 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Very Good 6° - 19° 12° 19 mm some cloud 52% 1.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Good 1° - 12° 5° 38 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
December Acceptable -4° - 6° -1° 33 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h

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