Flying from Paris to Tehran: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Tehran, there's a selection of airports to depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main terminals.
Disembark at Tehran's chief entry point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
A direct flight from Paris to Tehran takes an average of 5 hours 32 minutes. The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 4 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Paris to Tehran is with Iran Air at 14:35. Opt for the first CDG to IKA departure operated by Iran Air at 08:00 to maximize your time in Tehran.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Paris to Tehran.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
If you have a passport from France, you will need an e-visa to visit Iran. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Paris to Tehran for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Paris to Tehran, they're available from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Travel from CDG to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in one seamless journey.
When leaving from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Tehran with Iran Air.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Paris to Tehran. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Traveling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 44 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Tehran or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Tehran. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Tehran:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 57 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Tehran? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran takes around 1 hour by car. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
Arriving on a late flight from Paris to Tehran? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel. Two good choices close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Tehran
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Tehran is $135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap tickets from Paris to Tehran by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Tehran is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Tehran
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Tehran. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to Tehran in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Tehran in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tehran right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Tehran:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
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