Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran three hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your STN to IKA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between STN and IKA include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Right now, Rs46,152 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs66,103. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STN to IKA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights leaving from Stansted Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight? Grab your bags and head straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STN to IKA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iran
You've visited Tehran, now it's time to explore other parts of Iran. Journey about 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to check off its leading sights. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
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.