Travelling from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran. The city runs on the UTC+3:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome.
Your flight from Rome to IKA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to IKA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to IKA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.18%.
About Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Have a late flight from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport or just want to call it a day fast? Booking a hotel close to IKA is a good idea. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are popular options.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport is Rs34,666. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs78,246. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Rome to IKA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Tehran. July is when most people book flights from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Rome to IKA flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Imam Khomeini International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tehran:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are must-visits when exploring Tehran.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Iran just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres south of Tehran, a trip to Qom will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Qom Hazrat-e Masumeh, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
Rasht is another sought-after destination in Iran and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Tehran. No journey is complete without experiencing Japanese garden, Gilan Cultural House and Gilan rural heritage museum.
