Airport · Sanandaj, Iran
Sanandaj Airport SDG
7 km from central Sanandaj. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 7 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- SDG · OICS
About the airport
Sanandaj Airport is in Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan Province in western Iran, at about 1,380 m above sea level. It is a small regional airport with a runway of about 3 km, serving the city and a mountainous, mainly Kurdish region near the Iraqi border. For people coming from Tehran, it is an alternative to several hours of mountain roads.
Terminals
There is one small terminal, with arrivals and departures under the same roof.
Airlines and destinations
Scheduled flights are few. The main route is Tehran-Mehrabad, with Iranian airlines such as Pars Air and Qeshm Air; Mahan Air has been listed with a connection to Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan. Frequencies are low and change often.
Services
Facilities are basic. Do not count on lounges or a wide commercial offer; food, shops and accommodation are in the city.
Tips
Because this is mountain country, snow or fog in winter can delay or cancel flights, so leave a margin if you have a connection. Confirm your flight with the airline before leaving and agree the taxi fare before getting in.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered.
Airport map
A single, small terminal building, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled domestic flights.
Sanandaj
Things to do in Sanandaj
Sanandaj, in Iran's Kurdish region, is known for its traditional crafts and music.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Sanandaj?
Sanandaj Airport airport is about 7 km from central Sanandaj.
How do I get from the airport to central Sanandaj?
From Sanandaj Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sanandaj Airport airport have?
Sanandaj Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Sanandaj?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Sanandaj Airport: امیر احتشام, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons