Travelling from Tehran to Bangkok: what you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Bangkok leaving from here.
Step off your plane in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The average duration of a direct Tehran to Bangkok flight is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Bangkok is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
With two flights a week between the two airports, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Tehran to Bangkok with Mahan Air at 21:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from IKA to BKK is with Mahan Air at 21:45.
To ensure you board your Tehran to Bangkok flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Bangkok
269 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Bangkok. Return flights start at 553 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap Tehran to Bangkok flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Set out from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) on a nonstop flight from Tehran to Bangkok. From IKA, you can travel directly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Mahan Air is a popular airline that offers direct Tehran to Bangkok plane tickets from IKA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Tehran to Bangkok flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Tehran to IKA is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Tehran to Bangkok? Stay somewhere close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also have you moments from the check-in counter.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Imam Khomeini International Airport, data shows 69.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tehran to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is approximately 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Tehran to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Tehran to Bangkok:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DMK will help you save.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Tehran to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Tehran to Bangkok ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tehran to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Bangkok, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key highlights.