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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. BWITehran IKA
£450
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
£482
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. DCATehran IKA
£509
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
£513
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. BWITehran IKA
£513
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Mon, Sep 14
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
£528
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Mon, Sep 14 – Tue, Sep 22
Washington, D.C. BWITehran IKA
£932
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Mon, Sep 14 – Tue, Sep 22
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
£964
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Mon, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. BWITehran IKA
£1,112
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Mon, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. BWITehran IKA
£1,120
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Mon, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
£1,125
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Mon, Sep 14 – Mon, Sep 21
Washington, D.C. IADTehran IKA
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How much do flights to Tehran cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£450

Cheapest round-trip

£932

Average round-trip

£1,208

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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)

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Tehran Imam Khomeini International
Average flights per week
85
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Tehran

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Aer LingusEINEINo
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes

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
July36°C25°C
August35°C24°C
September31°C19°C
October23°C12°C
November14°C5°C
December9°C0°C
Hottest Month
36°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
31°C26°C
30 Aug
33°C26°C
Monday
24 Aug
33°C27°C
31 Aug
31°C26°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
33°C27°C
1 Sep
33°C27°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
33°C27°C
2 Sep
33°C28°C
Thursday
27 Aug
33°C28°C
3 Sep
32°C28°C
Friday
28 Aug
34°C29°C
4 Sep
33°C28°C
Saturday
29 Aug
34°C29°C
5 Sep
34°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Tehran. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Air France, JetBlue Airways, Aer Lingus, and ITA Airways. Washington, D.C. and Tehran have 85 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

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 Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Tehran?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Tehran with Pegasus, Air France, JetBlue Airways, Aer Lingus, ITA Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Tehran?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Tehran?

Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Tehran arrive?

What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Tehran depart?

What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Tehran arrive?

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