Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Cologne.
Flights from CGN to IKA start at 15:30 — the earliest with Iran Air. The last service of the day is at 22:40 with Iran Air. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your CGN to IKA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Iran Air is your gateway to exploring Tehran (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Iran!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iran Air on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and IKA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Currently, 76 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 178 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CGN to IKA by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Bonn Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.45% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CGN:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are great choices near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport to central Tehran has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tehran. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to IKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iran just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Around 32 kilometres west of Tehran, Karaj is another essential stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.