Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to IKA start from 14:20 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 14:40 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your FRA to IKA flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Lufthansa is your gateway to discovering Tehran (and perhaps some other great parts of Iran!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and IKA:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
124 € is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Return flights start from 252 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to IKA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
74% of flights taking off from Frankfurt am Main Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tehran in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Tehran during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to IKA in January if you like 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 corners of Iran you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
Around 32 kilometres west of Tehran, Karaj is another favourite stop in Iran. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace.