Terminal 1 hosts 2 airlines.
One terminal handles all passenger flights at Abadan (ABD)
All commercial traffic at Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport runs through a single building commonly labeled Terminal 1, so Iran Air and Meraj Airlines both check in and board here. Domestic and regional flights share the same entrance and hall, with no shuttle buses or inter-terminal transfers to worry about.
Check-in desks for Iran Air and Meraj Airlines sit just inside the main landside hall, and staff usually open counters about 2 hours before departure. With only one terminal and relatively low traffic compared to major hubs, security and check-in often move faster than you expect, but still plan a 90-minute buffer before your scheduled flight time.
Security screening sits between the landside check-in area and the gates, and every departing passenger passes through the same set of lanes. There is no separate fast-track or premium lane catalogued for Iran Air business or Meraj Airlines higher fare classes, so status does not change the process here. Arrivals exit through a single baggage claim hall with one primary belt.
The gate area for Terminal 1 feeds all stands at ABD, and boarding typically uses buses out to parked aircraft rather than passenger boarding bridges. Flights for Iran Air and Meraj Airlines board from the same cluster of gates, so always double‑check the overhead monitors for your airline and flight number. With just this one gate zone, walking time from security to any boarding point is usually under 5 minutes.
No formal lounges are listed for Abadan Terminal 1, and there is no catalogued contract lounge for Iran Air or Meraj Airlines premium passengers. Seating in the general departure hall acts as the only waiting area, and power outlets can be limited near some gates. If you want a better chance at a seat with an outlet, head toward the ends of the hall rather than staying near the central doors.
Restaurants and cafés are not well documented online for this terminal, and many travelers report relying on snacks brought from the city or bought before security. With no confirmed airside dining list and no major international chains reported, treat food options as basic at best. Bring water and light snacks before you pass through the security checkpoint, within local regulations.
Retail choices are also unclear, with no specific duty-free or brand-name shops catalogued inside Terminal 1. Any on-site stores, when open, tend to focus on essentials such as bottled drinks or small travel items rather than extensive shopping. If you need specialty items, buy them in Abadan city before heading to the airport.
Ground transport connects directly to this single terminal building via local taxis and private cars, and there is no internal bus between different terminal codes because only this one passenger facility functions in practice. The drive from central Abadan to the airport often takes around 20–30 minutes depending on traffic on the local roads. Build that extra half hour into your plan so you do not cut it close at check-in.