Flying from Tehran to Melbourne: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Melbourne departing from here.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Tehran to Melbourne flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Melbourne
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Finding a stopover on your Tehran to Melbourne flight is simple. Whether you're eager to potentially save on your fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A major stop when departing from Imam Khomeini International Airport is Dubai Airport (DXB).
To get to IKA from central Tehran, it takes about 1 hour by car. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Tehran to Melbourne? Stay somewhere close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also have you moments from the departure gate.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tehran to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your Tehran to Melbourne flight.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tehran to Melbourne, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV can help you lock in a better rate.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Tehran to Melbourne.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Begin your journey without stressing over how to get to where you're going with an Essendon Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted suppliers here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Tehran to Melbourne is always a good idea. In addition to better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
April is the quietest month for flights from Tehran to Melbourne, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Tehran to Melbourne ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tehran to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tehran to Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.