How to find cheap flights from Tehran
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight from Tehran is 90 €, leaving from Imam Khomeini International.
A return ticket starts at 174 €.
Of all the cities you can fly to from Tehran, Istanbul Sabiha is the cheapest.
Comparing flights across different airports in Tehran can help you avoid paying more than you need. Check the fares from both Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
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Booking early often gives you the edge. For domestic plane tickets from Tehran, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
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Flying from Tehran: what you need to know
Tehran sits in the UTC+3:30 time zone, with departures listed in local time.
These leading airlines flying from Tehran use the following airports:
Qeshm Air: Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Iran Aseman Airlines: Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
ATA Airlines: Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Make sure you know the entry rules before you go if you're departing for another country. They can vary depending on your passport and plans, so always check with official channels like your embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Tehran
February is usually when flights departing from Tehran are cheapest.
More people jet off in November than any other month. You can expect to pay higher fares during peak times like this.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the quietest time to fly out of the city.
Consider booking a flight from Tehran departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Tehran
Set your sights on Istanbul, or take in the highlights of Dubai or Najaf. From Tehran, these are among the most popular international cities to visit.
If you'd rather keep your plans local, Mashhad, Tabriz and Shiraz are top choices.
Or take off on a wider journey across Türkiye (Turkey), the United Arab Emirates or Iraq. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Tehran.
The shortest flight out of Tehran is to Najaf, taking roughly 20 minutes.
Leaving from Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Mehrabad International Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Tehran. THR is around 3 kilometres from the city centre.
Driving from the centre takes 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions. Public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers fly with out of Mehrabad International Airport:
Tehran Grand Hotel is a handy place to stay if you're flying out early. It's only a short drive from THR.
Flying out of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
When searching for flight tickets from Tehran, don't rule out leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You might find better prices or more available flights. It's around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it takes 1 hour or so.
These airlines fly out of IKA, giving you a good mix of routes, fares and schedules to work with: