Flying from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are the main airports in Hamburg.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran. The city operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Hamburg to IKA.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Hamburg to IKA departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Hamburg to IKA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Consider staying minutes from the runway after your flight from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Remis Hotel is a comfortable option near IKA. Or check in and relax at Rexan Hotel before travelling to your final destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 2,199 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport. A return flight starts from R 5,150. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Hamburg to IKA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). July is the peak month for travel to Tehran. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to IKA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tehran
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Imam Khomeini International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tehran:
There are plenty of things to do in Tehran when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Golestan Palace followed by National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
Qom is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 88 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Qom Hazrat-e Masumeh, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
If there's time to check out another corner of Iran, consider Rasht, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Tehran. Japanese garden, Gilan Cultural House and Gilan rural heritage museum are among its highlights.
