Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAN to IKA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAN and IKA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Right now, Rs46,851 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs104,195. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to IKA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MAN:
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Tehran. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tehran in March.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to IKA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Journey about 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its top sights. From Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah to Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square), your itinerary will be busy.
Karaj is another essential stop in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No trip is complete without visiting Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace.