Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+3:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LIS to IKA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Just uncheck '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 LIS and IKA:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Right now, 175 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 357 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to IKA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are great options near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tehran based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to IKA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Travel around 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its leading sights. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 32 kilometres west of Tehran, Karaj is another essential stop in Iran. No visit is complete without checking out Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.