Flying from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
The average duration of a direct Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is 30 minutes behind Dubai. Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran.
With 70 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 1:15am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from DXB to IKA is with Mahan Air at 10:10pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to IKA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) out of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport departing from DXB:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between DXB and IKA is flydubai.
Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Dubai International Airport:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to IKA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
57% of flights out of Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stay moments from the runway after your flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. Remis Hotel is a comfortable option near IKA. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Rexan Hotel before continuing to your final destination.
Getting from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Central Tehran is around 48 kilometres from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
$384 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. A return flight starts at $716. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to IKA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). October is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in August.
Lock in a Dubai to IKA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tehran right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport:
Your trip to Tehran isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
Qom is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tehran. Around 88 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
Rasht is another favourite destination in Iran and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Tehran. No journey is complete without visiting Japanese garden, Gilan rural heritage museum and Gilan Cultural House.
