Flying from London to Tehran: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Tehran. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the primary arrival point in Tehran.
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your London to Tehran flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
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.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get a direct flight from London to Tehran leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your journey at LHR and end it at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Lock in your London to Tehran plane tickets with Iran Air. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Tehran flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 16 miles from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Tehran or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind 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 Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 25 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from London to Tehran? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Tehran with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Tehran:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 30 miles or so.
Make taking 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 without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran takes about 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.
Touching down on a late flight from London to Tehran? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good options close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
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 (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Tehran, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are must-do's during your Tehran adventure.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 210 miles 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 20 miles west of Tehran. No trip is complete without experiencing Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.