Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran two hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FCO to IKA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Iran Air has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tehran — and maybe even more of Iran if your schedule allows.
Iran Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and IKA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 2,295 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,039. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to IKA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Touching down on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tehran. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you want to explore Tehran during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to IKA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 explored after you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Around 32 kilometres west of Tehran, Karaj is another favourite stop in Iran. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.