Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is seven hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to IKA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a sought-after stop between MEL and IKA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
C$684 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,402. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to IKA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to IKA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
You've seen Tehran, now it's time to discover more of Iran. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its leading sights. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Iran, consider Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are among its highlights.