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Getting from Tehran city center to Tehran airports
The fastest options are taxi and private transfer, while budget travelers often choose metro or city bus.
How to get from Tehran to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-90 min | IRR 20,000 – IRR 50,000; approx. USD 0.50–1.20; fare subject to change | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent for connecting bus) | budget travelers from city center | |
75-120 min | IRR 15,000 – IRR 40,000; approx. USD 0.35–1.00; fare subject to change | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | low-cost travel from city | |
45-90 min | IRR 2,000,000 – IRR 4,000,000; approx. USD 48–95; metered or negotiated fare, traffic dependent | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
45-90 min | IRR 1,800,000 – IRR 3,500,000; approx. USD 43–83; surge pricing may apply, traffic dependent | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking from city | |
45-90 min | IRR 3,000,000 – IRR 6,000,000; approx. USD 71–143; fixed rate, traffic dependent | pre-booked, on-demand (traffic dependent) | groups or early morning departures |
How to get from Tehran to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-35 min | IRR 20,000 – IRR 50,000; approx. USD 0.50–1.20; fare subject to change | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent for surface connections) | budget travelers near city center | |
15-45 min | IRR 500,000 – IRR 1,500,000; approx. USD 12–36; metered or negotiated fare, traffic dependent | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | quick door-to-door from center | |
15-45 min | IRR 400,000 – IRR 1,200,000; approx. USD 10–29; surge pricing may apply, traffic dependent | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking, close airport |
Notes:
- Prices are displayed in Iranian Rial (IRR) with approximate USD equivalents in parentheses; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- USD equivalents are approximate and based on prevailing exchange rates, which fluctuate significantly in Iran. Always verify current rates before travel.
- Tehran traffic can be extremely heavy during peak hours (7:00–9:00 and 16:00–19:00). Allow extra time for all road-based journeys.
- Tehran Metro Line 1 serves Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) via a dedicated extension; a short connecting shuttle or walk may be required at the airport end.
- Tehran Metro Line 2 serves Mehrabad Airport (THR) with the Mehrabad Airport station directly accessible.
- Taxi fares in Tehran are typically negotiated before departure or metered; confirm the fare with the driver before starting your journey.
- Snapp is the primary ride-hailing app in Iran; international payment cards may not be accepted and a local phone number may be required to register.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: March 2025