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Getting from Tehran's airport to the city center

Tehran is served by Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the main international gateway located 50 km southwest of the city center. For domestic flights, Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is situated just 10 km west of central Tehran. Both airports offer various airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant in Tehran's busy streets.

From Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

From Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

Notes:

  • Prices in IRR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Tehran traffic can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Plan extra time for road-based transport.
  • Metro Line 8 connects IKA to the city but requires transfers for most central destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps Snapp and Tap30 are widely used in Tehran and offer competitive pricing.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tehran

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Tehran Imam Khomeini International
Average flights per week
172
Flight distance
2000 km

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Tehran

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes

Weather in Tehran

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C-1°C
February9°C0°C
March15°C4°C
April21°C10°C
May28°C16°C
June34°C21°C
July37°C25°C
August35°C24°C
September31°C19°C
October23°C12°C
November14°C5°C
December9°C0°C
Hottest Month
37°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
26°C17°C
17 May
82%
22°C17°C
Monday
11 May
27°C19°C
18 May
25°C18°C
Tuesday
12 May
76%
29°C19°C
19 May
27°C20°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
31°C21°C
20 May
25°C21°C
Thursday
14 May
29°C22°C
21 May
26°C19°C
Friday
15 May
30°C21°C
22 May
27°C21°C
Saturday
16 May
78%
32°C20°C
23 May
30°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Tehran. The distance between Istanbul and Tehran is 2000 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Emirates, Fly Dubai, and Azerbaijan Airlines. Istanbul and Tehran have 172 direct flights per week.

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