Flying from Tehran to Rome: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Rome departing from here.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the primary gateways.
Rome is two hours 30 minutes behind Tehran and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your Tehran to Rome flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Rome
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Tehran to Rome flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Tehran to Rome.
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
We make it easy to find a Tehran to Rome flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Tehran to IKA is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Tehran to Rome? Stay at a hotel close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, like Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also have you moments from the terminal.
Of the departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tehran to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Follow your own route with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Tehran to Rome has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is approximately 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to CIA. Unwind after your Tehran to Rome flight at one of these well-located options:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make picking up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from CIA one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Tehran to Rome. To avoid the crowds, visit Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Tehran to Rome ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tehran to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Rome, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
