How long is the IV7981 flight from Istanbul to Tehran?

The timetable allows 2 h 46 min. Istanbul to Tehran is 2,053 km (1,275 mi).

What other flight numbers does IV7981 have?

Also listed as SGO7981 (VVB Aviation Malta's ICAO code) and IV 7981.

Can I get compensation if IV7981 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

IV7981 Flight Status VVB Aviation Malta: Istanbul to Tehran (SGO7981)

IV 7981 Istanbul to Tehran Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

IV 7981 Flight Status & Schedule VVB Aviation Malta Istanbul to Tehran

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Oct 24	IST	IKA	23:08	02:13	Landed Late	Track >
Sep 26	IST	IKA	09:09	12:20	En-Route	Track >

VVB Aviation Malta's Istanbul–Tehran flight covers 2,053 km (1,275 mi). The timetable allows 2 h 46 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 October 2026, landed 28 minutes late.

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About IV 7981

VVB Aviation Malta Flight IV7981 connects Istanbul, Turkey to Tehran, Iran, taking off from Istanbul Airport IST and landing at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA.

Route: Istanbul Airport IST to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA
Distance: 2,053 km (1,275 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 2 h 46 min

Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Compensation of up to €400 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

IV 7981 FAQ

How long is the IV7981 flight from Istanbul to Tehran?: The timetable allows 2 h 46 min. Istanbul to Tehran is 2,053 km (1,275 mi).
When was the latest IV7981 flight from Istanbul to Tehran?: The latest IV7981 was the 22:30 (local time) departure from Istanbul on 24 October 2026; it landed 28 minutes late.
What other flight numbers does IV7981 have?: Also listed as SGO7981 (VVB Aviation Malta's ICAO code) and IV 7981.
Can I get compensation if IV7981 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

IV7981 and Istanbul IST to Tehran IKA Flights

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK1551, TK6345, KC918, RO266

Other flights arriving at Tehran IKA: W55112, JI4812, B99791, B99703

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Tehran IKA.