Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to IKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and IKA:
Vienna International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Currently, $381 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $727. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to IKA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've just come in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are good options near IKA.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tehran. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tehran in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Tehran during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to IKA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its top sights. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Iran, head for Karaj, about 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are key highlights.