Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, which makes Tehran seven hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to IKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to IKA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight is Rs156,662. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs258,660. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to IKA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are good options near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport to central Tehran has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tehran in April.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you want to explore Tehran during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to IKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Iran
You've done Tehran, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Journey around 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to check off its top attractions. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Karaj is another sought-after destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No journey is complete without seeing Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.