Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EWR to IKA flight.
Flying during a peak time like December? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between EWR and IKA:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 8,062 is the best price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 17,353. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EWR to IKA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EWR to IKA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights departing from New York Newark Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach New York Newark Airport from central New York, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to EWR? If you've booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tehran in March.
When booking your flight from New York Newark Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to IKA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
Karaj is another sought-after destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometres west of Tehran. No journey is complete without seeing Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace.
