Travelling from London to Tehran: what you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Tehran. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Come in for landing at Tehran's major arrival point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran three hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your London to Tehran flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tehran
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap London to Tehran flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from London to Tehran is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a cinch to book a London to Tehran flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Tehran or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Tehran flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Tehran are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Tehran? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Tehran out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and Tehran include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Tehran flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just hopped off a late flight from London to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are some good places to stay near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Tehran, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Tehran based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to Tehran tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
Once you've booked your flight from London to Tehran, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tehran:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are essential stops on your Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Karaj is another standout destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No trip is complete without experiencing Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.
