Travelling from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) departing from here.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran. The city follows the UTC+3:30 timezone and is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Dallas.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dallas to IKA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dallas to IKA with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DFW and IKA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Dallas to DFW takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
You can get to DAL from central Dallas in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field Airport the day before your Dallas to IKA flight:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance of 76.03%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Coming in on a late flight from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport or just want to get to the relaxing part? Booking a hotel close to IKA is a smart move. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are popular options.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
At the moment, R 6,761 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,439. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dallas to IKA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Tehran based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Dallas to IKA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tehran right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Dallas to Imam Khomeini International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Tehran.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iran waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres south of Tehran, a trip to Qom will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Qom Hazrat-e Masumeh, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
If you want to check out another major destination in Iran, head for Rasht, about 257 kilometres north-west of Tehran. Japanese garden, Gilan Cultural House and Gilan rural heritage museum are among the biggest draws.
