Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Tehran: what you need to know
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30. The city is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from BHX to Tehran. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from BHX to Tehran that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Iran. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham, BHX can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Tehran
C$304 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$675. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to Tehran if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to show the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is around 56 kilometres from central Tehran. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour.
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've jetted in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are some great places to stay near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Tehran, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from BHX to Tehran sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
Complete your Tehran trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Birmingham International Airport to Tehran to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know about car rentals in Tehran, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.