# ABD — Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ABD. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/abd
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/abd
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abd.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABD.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T08:24:11.944+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport
- IATA: ABD
- ICAO: OIAA
- City: Abadan
- Country: IR (IR)
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Distance from city: 12 km (7.5 mi)
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 2
- Annual passengers: .5M

## Overview

Welcome Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) is more than just an airport; it's a historical touchpoint within Iran's oil industry. Located in the port city of Abadan, this airport serves as a crucial yet understated gateway that primarily caters to the domestic workers and regional Gulf flights servicing the nearby Abadan refinery. Unlike the sprawling terminals of Tehran or Shiraz, ABD maintains a utilitarian, almost retro feel, capturing its origins as one of Iran’s earliest aviation venues. English-language infrastructure is minimal, making it a step back in time compared to the more polished hubs across the country. At a glance Handling over half a million passengers annually, Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport might seem modest, yet it plays a significant role in regional connectivity. It has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, both serving airlines like Iran Air and Meraj Airlines. Situated just 12 km (7.5 miles) from Abadan's city center, it lacks the global diversity of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport but offers an efficient entryway for domestic and Gulf-bound passengers. Terminals & layout The airport consists of two main terminal…

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1** — airlines: Iran Air, Meraj Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abd/terminals/1
- **Terminal 2** — airlines: Iran Air, Meraj Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abd/terminals/2

## Ground transport (1)

- **Taxi** — City center connection
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abd/transport/taxi

## Insider tips

- _Money_: Make sure to have cash in Iranian rials before arrival since foreign cards don’t work here, and exchange services can be sporadic.
- _Local_: Enjoy local cuisine in Abadan city at places like Pakistani Restaurant for ghalieh mahi; the airport has no dining facilities.
- _Time_: Schedule early morning or late evening flights to avoid the heat of non-air-conditioned curbside and parking areas.
- _Avoid_: Steer clear of last-minute visas at the airport; obtain your e-visa code beforehand to sidestep long waits and potential rejections.
- _Quiet_: For a peaceful wait, head to seating near the smaller regional gates, away from the busier main hall.
- _Insider_: Some flights may experience slow manual processing during busy periods; plan for extra check-in time (2 hours domestic, 3 hours international).
- _Avoid_: Do not expect signage or assistance in English; basic Farsi phrases can be very helpful.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABD.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/abd/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/abd/departures — HTML page with live departures