Flying from Philadelphia to Tehran: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Philadelphia to Tehran.
Come in for landing at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the primary gateway of Tehran.
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Philadelphia to Tehran flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Tehran
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Philadelphia to Tehran flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Tehran.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Finding a stopover on your Philadelphia to Tehran flight is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A popular stop when flying out of Philadelphia International Airport is Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Tehran, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The distance from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 2 kilometers. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Central Tehran is located around 40 kilometers from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). After your flight from Philadelphia to Tehran has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Tehran
March is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Tehran, while November is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Tehran based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Philadelphia to Tehran ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Tehran in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Tehran
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tehran right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Philadelphia to Tehran:
Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Tehran to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to discover more of Iran. Travel about 338 kilometers south to Isfahan to check off its top attractions. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Jame Abbasi Mosque and Shah Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Iran, head for Karaj, about 32 kilometers northwest of Tehran. Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park are key highlights.
