How to find cheap flights to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Rs77,959 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Imam Khomeini International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IKA, the lowest fare is Rs50,139.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Tehran, where Imam Khomeini International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Best time to go to Tehran
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Tehran in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to IKA.
Fly to Tehran in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to IKA, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Tehran are typically less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Tehran is warmest in July, with averages of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Ranging from -6ºC to 10ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Tehran.
April brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around six days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Tehran in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Imam Khomeini International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your IKA plane ticket with Kuwait Airways. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 96% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
The local timezone at IKA is UTC+3:30.
Eager to hit the hay after your flight to IKA? Stay at Remis Hotel. For more accommodation options near Imam Khomeini International Airport, consider Rexan Hotel.
Imam Khomeini International Airport has an on-time rating of 69%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran.
Getting to central Tehran from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Central Tehran is about 56 kilometres from IKA.
After touching down from your flight to IKA, expect a drive to the centre of around 1 hour.
If you want to stay near all the action in Tehran, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Tehran highlights
These popular attractions have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Tehran:
Golestan Palace: Delivering a strong first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometres east of the centre.
Ghasr Garden & Museum: Take a breather here while exploring Tehran. This park is roughly 11 kilometres east of the centre.
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres east of the centre of Tehran.
How to get to Karaj from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The nearby city of Karaj is about 88 kilometres from IKA. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Naz̧arābād
Naz̧arābād is another city that you can easily get to from Imam Khomeini International Airport. It's about 80 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to drive to Naz̧arābād.
Explore more of Iran
Iran has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to Karaj, located about 48 kilometres north of Tehran. Iranian Garden, Cultural Centre of Imam Reza and Pamchal Park should be on your must-see list.
Qom makes a great addition to your trip to Iran. You'll find it roughly 88 kilometres south of Tehran. Qom Hazrat-e Masumeh, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site are visitor favourites.
Or make your way to Rasht, about 257 kilometres north-west of Tehran. Japanese garden, Gilan Cultural House and Gilan rural heritage museum are among the many reasons to go.
