Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes behind Phuket and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HKT to IKA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Mahan Air is your gateway to discovering Tehran (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iran!). Browse the direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Mahan Air.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and IKA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight is Rs87,543. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs198,708. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKT to IKA.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from HKT to IKA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of the departures from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are comfortable options near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport to the centre of Tehran has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tehran based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Phuket International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to IKA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iran just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a trip to Isfahan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Iran, consider Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are key highlights.
