How to find cheap flights to Tehran
$742 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Tehran. Or you can book a return ticket for $1,491.
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Select the 'Add nearby airports' option to broaden your search for cheap flights to Tehran. This will display all the airports around your departure and arrival destinations.
Opting for a multi-leg trip can help lower your fare, so search for flights that come with a stop or two. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Tehran
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your plans and budget.
To experience this city at its liveliest, book your flights for November. Travelling during peak periods generally means more things to do than at other times of the year.
Visit in March if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the least busy time of year and also when plane tickets to Tehran are often cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Tehran, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January is when temperatures reach their lowest, between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? July is the driest month in Tehran.
Travelling to Tehran: what you need to know
The busiest airport serving the city is Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
Avoid the layovers and get to your destination in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Tehran with one of these top airlines:
You'll be in the UTC+3:30 timezone when you arrive in Tehran.
Getting to central Tehran from Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
THR, the city's main gateway, is located about 13 kilometres from central Tehran.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a taxi after your flight to Tehran.
The ride when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catch up on some z's not long after your flight to Tehran at Tehran Grand Hotel. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Mehrabad International Airport.
Imam Khomeini International Airport serves Tehran and nearby areas in Tehran Province, Iran.
Tehran highlights
These leading sights should feature on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Tehran:
Golestan Palace: Located around 8 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art: Hit up this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Tehran experience.
Explore more of Iran
There's a whole lot more of Iran waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres northwest of Tehran, take off to Karaj. On the must-do list? Begin with Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park.
Qom might just become one of your favourite stops in Iran. You'll find it roughly 121 kilometres south of Tehran. Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Art and Cultural Complex Kalhori stand out as key sights.
Round out your journey with Rasht, which is roughly 241 kilometres northwest of Tehran. Gilan Cultural House, Haji Historic Bath and Torabi Historic House make the trip worthwhile. You can get here by catching a flight to Rasht Airport (RAS).