Flying from Tehran to Paris: what you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where many great vacations begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Tehran to Paris.
Paris has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average duration of a direct flight from Tehran to Paris is 6 hours 17 minutes. Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris 2 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 4 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Tehran to Paris is with Iran Air at 08:35. Go for the first IKA to CDG departure operated by Iran Air at 01:55 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Tehran to Paris. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You will need an embassy visa for France if you hold a passport from Iran and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap flights from Tehran to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
If you're after a direct flight from Tehran to Paris, you can leave from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Get from IKA to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in one continuous trip.
Book your direct flight from Tehran to Paris with Iran Air. This leading airline operates departures from IKA.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Tehran to Paris leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IKA is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Tehran to Paris? Stay somewhere close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, like Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from the departure gate.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late flight from Tehran to Paris. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Tehran to Paris has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The trip will take approximately 57 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Tehran to Paris:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Paris
At the moment, C$205 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$423. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Tehran to Paris, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Tehran to Paris is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Tehran to Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to Paris in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Tehran to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Tehran to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tehran to Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
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