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Flight Duration7 h and 15 mFlights between London and Tehran take, on average, 7 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£163Cheapest price for a flight between London and Tehran found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportStanstedThe airport Stansted is the departure airport operating flights between London and Tehran

Arriving AirportImam Khomeini IntlFlights departing London with Tehran as destination arrive at Imam Khomeini Intl

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from London to Tehran

Best time to bookJulyAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Tehran when departing from London

Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

94%Trains in Tehran are 94% cheaper than in London.

London£2.90

Tehran£0.18

MealMid-priced restaurant

85%A meal in Tehran is 85% cheaper than a meal in London.

London£20.00

Tehran£2.95

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

91%A taxi fare in Tehran is 91% cheaper than in London.

London£4.00

Tehran£0.37

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

75%Coffee in Tehran is 75% cheaper than in London.

London£3.82

Tehran£0.95

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 56749.36 IRR

1 IRR = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Sun 15/06

Distance: 2735 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Tehran airports

Imam Khomeini Intl (IKA)How far from city centre: 24 miles

Useful information for the flight from London to Tehran

How long is the flight from London to Tehran?

The flight duration is approximately 7 hours from London to Tehran. There are direct flights, although many flight paths involve connections.

What are the most common stopovers?

There are a number of different transfer points depending on your airline. These include airports in Turkey (such as Istanbul), Germany (Frankfurt), Austria (Vienna) and Switzerland (Zurich).

What documentation do I need to fly to Tehran from London?

Visitors from the UK are required to apply for a visa through the Iranian embassy for entry to Tehran. You'll need a passport that's valid for at least 6 months from the date of your visa application.

Is there a time change from London to Tehran?

Tehran is 4 hours ahead of London.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Tehran?

It's useful to get cash changed before arriving. Keen skiers will find excellent slopes just outside the city, so you may want to bring your gear!

Which airlines fly from London to Tehran

These are among the airlines providing the most frequent passages for city break holidays to the Iranian capital:

How to find cheap flights from London to Tehran

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from London to Tehran, hotels and car hire:

Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from London to Tehran on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
Consider Package Deals: Bundle Tehran flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on Tehran car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.

When are the best times to fly from London to Tehran

March, particularly mid- to late March, is when Iranians tend to travel out of the city for Iranian New Year celebrations, so it's relatively quiet. Temperatures are a pleasant 15°C or higher during the day.
November is similarly warm without being too hot, still around 15°C to 20°C, and offseason.
May is good for those that enjoy sunshine, with temperatures reaching 30°C and above.

Airports in London

Most flights depart from Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW).

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

This is one of the world's major air hubs, 16 miles to the west of Central London and offering many transport options:

How to get to the airport:

By Tube – travel for around 45 minutes on the Piccadilly line westbound to the airport from Central London.
By train – the Heathrow Express is fast and reliable, taking just 15 to 30 minutes from Paddington Station.
By taxi – expect the journey to take 30 to 40 minutes, but potentially much longer depending on traffic.
By coach – from Victoria Coach Station, you'll find frequent services to the airport, taking around 35 minutes. As always, leave plenty of extra time to catch your flight.

Services: Heathrow is open 24 hours a day, and has a large selection of places to eat and shop before the flight. You'll also find baby changing facilities, unlimited free Wi-Fi, and designated smoking areas outside the terminals.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is also easily reached by several quick transport links from Central London:

How to get to the airport:

By train – from London Victoria, it's just 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express.
By taxi – it takes around an hour, but possibly more depending on traffic from Central London.
By coach – it takes 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the specific service, with departures from Victoria Coach Station.

Services: Gatwick also operates 24 hours a day, and has a great selection of retail and food outlets. Free Wi-Fi is available for 90 minutes, and there are baby changing facilities and kid zones.

Airports in Tehran

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the main air hub in Iran.

Useful information about Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport

Here are the best ways to get to and from the airport:

How to get to the airport:

By taxi – travel between the airport and downtown in about 45 minutes, or longer depending on traffic.
By minibus – there are minibus services between the airport and the central Shahed Station, which take around 30 minutes.
By metro – from downtown, take the underground from Shahed Station on Line 1 and then take the Shahre Aftab on Line 8. Allow plenty of time as services are fairly infrequent to the airport.

Services: Open 24 hours a day, with free Wi-Fi and a selection of places to eat and shop. Smoking is allowed at designated areas outside.

What to do and visit in Tehran

Visit the sublime Golestan Palace, located in a citadel and dating from the 16th century.
Get panoramic city views from the ultramodern Milad Tower, the tallest building in Iran.
Visit the intriguing and beautiful Carpet Museum of Iran.
Stroll among the gorgeous gardens of Mellat Park.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Tehran

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Tehran?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Iran may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from London to Tehran at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Tehran is 163£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Tehran expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Tehran costs an average of 0.37 GBP, 91% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP,

while train tickets costs 94% less in Tehran: 0.18 GBP against 2.90 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.95 GBP in Tehran, 85% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 75% cheaper in Tehran, with an average of 0.95 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.82 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Tehran?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Tehran are July, March and April, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Tehran, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from London to Tehran?

The best time of the year to go to Tehran when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Tehran from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, January and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Tehran.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Tehran?

The total flight time between London and Tehran is of around 07:15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,723 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Tehran compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Tehran's temperatures can go up to 40.26 ºC during the hot season, with 1.6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.46 ºC in Tehran, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6 mm precipitation, while Tehran have an average of 3 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Tehran?

The main airport route flying between London and Tehran is: Gatwick (LGW) to Imam Khomeini Intl (IKA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways.

Alternatively, you can find London - Tehran flights between Stansted (STN) to Imam Khomeini Intl (IKA) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Pegasus Airlines.

Ajet.

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Which are the airlines with flights from London to Tehran?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Tehran are:

Turkish Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines.
LEAV Aviation.

LEAV Aviation, stopping in Istanbul for 780 minutes minimum.

Ukraine Intl Airlines, with 690 minutes scale in Kiev.
Emirates, with 70 minutes scale in Dubai.

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