Travelling from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Tehran is seven hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran, which follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to IKA.
Travelling during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to IKA.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IKA flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are comfortable choices near IKA.
Getting from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 16,060 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. A return flight starts at R 24,086. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to IKA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
October is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Visit Tehran in August for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Melbourne to IKA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Tehran to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
Qom is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tehran. Around 88 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
Around 257 kilometres northwest of Tehran, Rasht is another favourite stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at Japanese garden, Gilan rural heritage museum and Gilan Cultural House.
