Flying from London to Tehran: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can start your journey. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Tehran. London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Hop off the plane at Tehran's chief entry point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of London and observes the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your London to Tehran flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tehran
To find cheap London to Tehran flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Tehran across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from London to Tehran by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' London to Tehran flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper London to Tehran flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Tehran, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Tehran flight, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Tehran, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 83% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a ticket from London to Tehran out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and Tehran are:
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Tehran flight:
STN has a top-tier on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
Arriving in Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 2 kilometres away.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Central Tehran is around 40 kilometres from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Once your flight from London to Tehran has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Best time to go to Tehran
November is the most popular month for flights from London to Tehran. To avoid the crowds, head to Tehran in March.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your London to Tehran ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Tehran around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Tehran, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Jame Abbasi Mosque and Shah Square.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Iran, head for Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres northwest of Tehran. Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park are key highlights.
