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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
43% Trains in Colombo are 43% cheaper than in Tehran.
Tehran £0.23
Colombo £0.13
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
18% A meal in Colombo is 18% cheaper than a meal in Tehran.
Tehran £3.11
Colombo £2.56
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 395.66 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 27 July 2024
Distance: 2679 miles
Tehran airports
Imam Khomeini Intl (IKA) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Mehrabad Intl (THR) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Tehran to Colombo

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Tehran to Colombo?

To save money when booking flights from Tehran to Colombo, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Tehran to Colombo, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Tehran to Colombo change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Tehran to Colombo may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Tehran to Colombo on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Tehran and Colombo, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Tehran to Colombo airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Tehran to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Tehran to Colombo?
The total flight time between Tehran and Colombo is of around 06:45 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,452 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Tehran to Colombo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Tehran to Colombo. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Tehran?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.31 GBP, 21% cheaper than Tehran, with a fare of 0.39 GBP, while train tickets costs 43% less in Colombo: 0.13 GBP against 0.23 GBP in Tehran. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.56 GBP in Colombo, 18% less than the 3.11 GBP in Tehran. The price of the coffee is around 75% more expensive in Colombo, with an average of 1.93 GBP , while in Tehran the coffee costs 1.10 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Tehran to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a trip from Tehran to Colombo are August, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Tehran to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Tehran depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Tehran in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, November and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Tehran - Colombo.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Tehran to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Tehran. 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 is the weather in Colombo compared to Tehran?
While in Tehran the temperatures can reach an average of 40.26 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 1.6 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -4.46 ºC average degrees reported in Tehran. During the winter period, Tehran can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Flight Duration 6 h and 45 m Flights between Tehran and Colombo take, on average, 6 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
High season March According to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Tehran to Colombo
Best time to book August According to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Tehran

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