Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
To ensure you get on your IAH to IKA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between IAH and IKA include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 7,713 is the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 20,371. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to IKA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
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Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAH? If you're catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tehran in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Tehran during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to IKA in January if you like travelling 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 cities in Iran waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tehran. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Iran, consider Karaj, about 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Iranian Garden, Karaj Landscape and Shams Palace are among its highlights.
