Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tehran: what you need to know
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. Based in the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to Tehran flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from ORD to Tehran, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Tehran? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tehran
ج.م. 18,462 is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Tehran flight. A return flight ticket starts at ج.م. 37,279. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from ORD to Tehran, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your O'Hare International Airport to Tehran ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to Tehran by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Tehran.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to the centre of Tehran takes about 1 hour to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just hopped off a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are handy options near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Tehran. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Tehran in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your O'Hare International Airport to Tehran flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
After booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Tehran, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tehran:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. National Museum of Iran, Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored after you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Hasht Behesht Palace, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan and Kakh-e Ali Qapu.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Iran, head for Qom, about 129 kilometres south of Tehran. Ferdosi Park, Astaneh Museum and Gonbad Sabz Garden are key highlights.
