Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to IKA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and IKA:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
At the moment, R 6,397 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,553. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to IKA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to IKA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to IAD:
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to IKA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
If you want to check out another corner of Iran, head for Karaj, about 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace are the start of reasons to visit.
