Travelling from Seattle to Tehran: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Tehran. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Disembark at Tehran's major arrival point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you get on your Seattle to Tehran flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Tehran
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Seattle to Tehran flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Seattle to Tehran flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Tehran, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've jetted in on a late flight from Seattle to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are two great places to stay near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Tehran. To avoid the crowds, go to Tehran in April.
Book a Seattle to Tehran ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Tehran, check out our range of hotels including:
Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are just two of the big attractions to add to your Tehran must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Azadi Tower.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iran waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Around 32 kilometres west of Tehran, Karaj is another essential stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.