Travelling from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
London is three hours 30 minutes behind Tehran. London Gatwick Airport is located in London, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tehran to LGW, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tehran to LGW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The distance from central Tehran to IKA is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are near Imam Khomeini International Airport. They're a particularly good choice if you're taking off early.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late flight from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Tehran to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is around 40 kilometres from central London. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport is 205 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 380 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tehran to LGW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Tehran to London Gatwick Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport.
The best time to fly from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Tehran to LGW plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.