Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tehran: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Based in the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Tehran. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from EDI to Tehran. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You'll need an embassy visa for Iran if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tehran
C$301 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$598. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to Tehran if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to show the best prices across the month and bag 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 the centre of Tehran. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 1 hour.
Getting in late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran? Collect your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a hotel. Two good choices close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran. To skip the crowds, visit Tehran in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from EDI to Tehran sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Tehran, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tehran:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky 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 Edinburgh Airport to Tehran to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know about car rentals in Tehran, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.