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How much do flights to Tehran cost?

Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

Getting from Tehran's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: metro and bus.

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.

How to get from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Tehran?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

60-75 min

approximately $2–3 USD

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

70-120 min

approximately $4–8 USD

every 60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable option

45-90 min

approximately $60–100 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

approximately $50–90 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users with luggage

How to get from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Tehran?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-35 min

approximately $1–2 USD

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest budget option

20-50 min

approximately $10–30 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

quick door-to-door

20-50 min

approximately $8–24 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Tehran Imam Khomeini International
Average flights per week
315
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Tehran

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
17 May
88%
22°C15°C
24 May
81%
30°C21°C
Monday
18 May
86%
24°C16°C
25 May
28°C23°C
Tuesday
19 May
27°C18°C
26 May
29°C22°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
24°C17°C
27 May
30°C22°C
Thursday
21 May
82%
27°C19°C
28 May
30°C22°C
Friday
22 May
26°C21°C
29 May
30°C24°C
Saturday
23 May
27°C19°C
30 May
30°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Tehran. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Pegasus, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Tehran have 315 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tehran?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tehran and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Budapest, Stockholm, Dublin, Milan, Düsseldorf.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Tehran?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Tehran with Fly Dubai, Pegasus, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Tehran?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Tehran, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Tehran?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Tehran, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tehran depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Tehran arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tehran, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Tehran depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Tehran arrive?

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