Travelling from Vancouver to Tehran: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Tehran begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Hop off the plane at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the primary gateway of Tehran.
Tehran is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Vancouver to Tehran flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tehran
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Vancouver to Tehran flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Tehran? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Tehran flight:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Touching down on a late flight from Vancouver to Tehran? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Tehran. To escape the crowds, go to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to Tehran ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Tehran around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tehran
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Tehran, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tehran:
Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Tehran travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Azadi Tower.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tehran. Around 338 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another side of Iran, consider Karaj, about 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are among the biggest draws.
