Travelling from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport flight.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran. The city is in the UTC+3:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.
Take your pick of 6 direct services a week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). This is the busiest route, with Lufthansa offering a 2:20pm departure from FRA to IKA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to IKA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Take the express route from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are available from here.
Lufthansa is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport leaving from FRA.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and IKA is Lufthansa.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to IKA that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between FRA and IKA include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
74% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to IKA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near IKA. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel will have you in bed before you know it.
Getting from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, central Tehran is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 3,108 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. A return flight starts from R 6,287. These fares can change depending on demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to IKA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to IKA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Visit Tehran in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Frankfurt to IKA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tehran right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are must-do's during your Tehran adventure.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has plenty to offer, 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. Check out popular attractions like Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
If you want to check out another great destination in Iran, consider Rasht, about 257 kilometres northwest of Tehran. Gilan rural heritage museum, Gilan Cultural House and Haji Historic Bath are key highlights.