Cheap flights From Sofia to Tehran from £331

Cheap flights From Sofia to Tehran from £331

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Tue, Jul 28
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£331
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Mon, Jul 27
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£376
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Tue, Jul 28
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£412
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Mon, Jul 27
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£461
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£486
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Sat, Jul 25
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£487
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£569
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
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£569
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£570
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
Sofia SOFTehran IKA
£596
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
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How much do flights to Tehran cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£331

Cheapest round-trip

£569

Average round-trip

£753

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Pegasus

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

IRR 100,000 – IRR 150,000; approximately $2–3 USD

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

70-120 min

IRR 200,000 – IRR 400,000; approximately $4–8 USD

every 60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable option

45-90 min

IRR 3,000,000 – IRR 5,000,000; approximately $60–100 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

IRR 2,500,000 – IRR 4,500,000; approximately $50–90 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

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

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-35 min

IRR 50,000 – IRR 100,000; approximately $1–2 USD

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest budget option

20-50 min

IRR 500,000 – IRR 1,500,000; approximately $10–30 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

quick door-to-door

20-50 min

IRR 400,000 – IRR 1,200,000; approximately $8–24 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

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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
Sofia
Arrive to
Tehran Imam Khomeini International
Average flights per week
140
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sofia to Tehran

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Bulgaria AirLZBFBYes

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
19 Jul
39°C31°C
26 Jul
38°C31°C
Monday
20 Jul
39°C31°C
27 Jul
39°C32°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
36°C28°C
28 Jul
38°C31°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
17%
35°C28°C
29 Jul
36°C29°C
Thursday
23 Jul
57%
35°C28°C
30 Jul
35°C28°C
Friday
24 Jul
37°C30°C
31 Jul
34°C29°C
Saturday
25 Jul
37°C30°C
1 Aug
34°C29°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Iberia Airlines, and Bulgaria Air. Sofia and Tehran have 140 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Varna, Eindhoven, Brussels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Athens, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Madrid, Frankfurt, Larnaca, Erbil.
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.
What airports are near Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
Which airlines fly between Sofia and Tehran?
Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Tehran with Pegasus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Iberia Airlines, Bulgaria Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Sofia and Tehran?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia 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 Sofia and Tehran?
Traveling between Sofia 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.
How many airports are there near Sofia?
There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia 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 Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia 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 Sofia and Tehran depart?
What time do flights between Sofia and Tehran arrive?

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