Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tehran: what you need to know
Approximately 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran.
Tehran is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Tehran operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the most popular route, with 5 departures a week to choose from. You can fly from LHR to IKA at 17:55 with IranAir.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from LHR to Tehran.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can book a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran that lands at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
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We make it a breeze to plan a flight from LHR to Tehran with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You'll need an embassy visa for Iran if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
In search of a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tehran
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran is C$284. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$477. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to Tehran by booking at least 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
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 if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour.
Stay moments from the runway if you're jetting in on an late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel is a comfortable option near IKA. Or check in and get some rest at Rexan Hotel before heading to your final destination.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Tehran, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from LHR to Tehran sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are popular attractions which should be on any good Tehran itinerary.
Complete your Tehran trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Tehran and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tehran.