Flights to tehran
Cheap Flights to tehran
Overview
The capital of Iran, Tehran is located in the north of the country and is one of the top holiday destinations among the avid travellers and even new tourists. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with marble throne and ornate rooms, used to be the seat of power of the Qajar dynasty. The National Museum of Iran has artefacts dating back to Paleolithic times whereas if we talk about the National Jewellery Museum, it has a vast selection of the Qajar monarchs’ jewels.
East of the city is the Reza Abbasi Museum showcasing Persian art over many centuries. West of the centre, the dramatic Azadi Tower sits atop the Azadi Museum, which displays objects representing the country’s history. Expansive Laleh Park houses the striking Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the Carpet Museum of Iran.
Climate
Tehran's climate is a local steppe climate. During the year there is little rainfall. The average annual temperature in Tehran is 16.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 220 mm.
Travel Information
Language: Farsi (Persian) & Azari Turkish
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Local time: GMT +3:30
Avg. Flight Time: 7h 30m
Best Time To Visit
Generally, the most favourable time to explore Iran is during the autumn and spring. If you step in the city between March and May or late September and November, you will experience favourable temperatures across most of Iran. The cold weather is often neglected as it can be very cold.
Tehran Attractions and Activities
1. Go Gallery-Hopping
Tehran has a finest art scene; each Friday afternoon all galleries within the city are opened for exhibitions of well-renowned and up-and-coming young artists. Once you see the catwalk-like style of fashionable Tehranis (who come to be seen and see the art in galleries) and the contemporary art, your idea of modern Iran will surely change.
2. Conquer Valiasr Street
At nearly 12 miles (19 kilometres) long, Valiasr is the longest street in the Middle East, running from north to south, and dividing Tehran into east and west. Not feeling up to the walk? Consider taking the bus for all of the sights, but none of the exertion.
3. Play Dress Up
Many of Iran’s historical sites offer the opportunity to play dress up in Qajar-era clothes, but why not do it against the backdrop of a palace from the same period? Surely you will be doing some sightseeing at Golestan Palace, so why not toss on something royal from there, feel like a noble and pose alongside ruby pomegranates, silver antiques and vibrantly-coloured mosaics.
4. Be Transported to Old Tehran
Once known as the “Champs-Élysées of Tehran”, Lalezar Street is a far cry from its former days as a thriving hub of cafés, cinemas, and theatres. You may get lost in your imagination as you reconstruct broken windows and the happenings behind them. Amid the long-lived jewels and the city is the home of reputable writer Sadegh Hedayat named Grand Hotel, and Ettehadieh House
5. Get an Adrenaline Rush at Tochal
Situated in the north of Tehran, Tochal has a lot to offer for everyone. For a more rejuvenating time, catch the capital’s breathtaking skyline view or strike out on an early-Friday-morning hike to station 1 or 2 - enjoy a healthy breakfast while admiring the view at this place.
Airlines Operate Flight to Tehran
- Aeroflot
- Austrian Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Oman Air
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Tehran - 7h 30m
- Manchester to Tehran - 8h 20m
- Newcastle to Tehran - 10h 30m
- Birmingham to Tehran - 8h 10m
- Glasgow to Tehran - 10h 30m
- Edinburgh to Tehran - 10h 5m
- Belfast to Tehran - 10h 25m
Distance to the City Centre
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is the major international airport of Tehran, situated around 30 kilometres southwest of Tehran, in close proximity to the localities of Eslamshahr and Robat Karim.
Transport from Tehran
In Tehran, it is safe to travel via taxis even when alone or when shared with strangers. The non shared ones are called “Agancy” and the sharing taxis are normally called “Taxi”. So there are many areas of the city without a metro nearby yet, and between 7 and 9 a.m and 5 to 7 p.m is quite overwhelming to use this form of transportation. It is the best form of transport at peak times. Buses often have special lanes for them that allow them to move with greater agility in traffic.
Visa Requirements for Tehran
British citizens may enter and stay on Kish Island for 14 days or less by obtaining a visa on arrival. However, you must meet a few conditions i.e. you should find a certified guide/escort through an Iranian travel agent.
Tips for your stay in Tehran
- Women are advised to wear a loose-fitting, long-sleeved top that covers your bum, as well as long pants. Whereas men should wear a t-shirt and jeans or long pants - shorts are allowed only on the Caspian shores or on Kish island enjoying the beach.
- As international cards are not accepted in Tehran, Iran so it is better you bring all the cash here to spend and enjoy.
- The official currency is Rial but locals use Toman - just add a zero at the back of the Tomani figure and you are good to go.
- To move between the cities in Iran, it is recommended taking buses, specifically VIP buses.
- Don’t be afraid to talk to Iranian locals, they make you feel safe and ensure that you as a foreigner has everything you need.
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