Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tehran: what you need to know
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham Airport is located. Tehran runs on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your BHX to Tehran flight.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BHX to Tehran with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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BHX is around 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Tehran, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Tehran
$372 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Tehran flight. Return plane tickets start at $828. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from BHX to Tehran. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Birmingham Airport to Tehran throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The distance from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Once your flight from Birmingham Airport to Tehran has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Tehran Grand Hotel is a convenient option just a short drive from THR.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Once your flight from Birmingham Airport to Tehran has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tehran is roughly 48 kilometres from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Walk out of arrivals and check in to a hotel close to IKA. Wind down after your BHX to Tehran flight at Remis Hotel. Or put up the 'Do not disturb' sign and get some rest at Rexan Hotel.
Best time to go to Tehran
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Tehran. March is the most popular month to travel to Tehran. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your Birmingham Airport to Tehran plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tehran right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Tehran:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. National Museum of Iran, Golestan Palace and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
You've done Tehran, now it's time to discover more of Iran. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to check off its leading attractions. From Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah to Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square), your itinerary will be busy.
Around 129 kilometres south of Tehran, Qom is another essential stop in Iran. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.