Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of New York and is in 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. Be at the airport on time to catch your JFK to IKA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and IKA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Right now, £356 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £670. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to IKA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are comfortable choices near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Tehran based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you want to explore Tehran during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to IKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Karaj is another favourite destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No trip is complete without visiting Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.
