Travelling from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Tehran is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Phoenix. Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran, which operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to IKA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to IKA flight:
Most flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are great options near IKA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
$929 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Return flights start at $2,250. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to IKA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). July is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to IKA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tehran right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Imam Khomeini International Airport:
Your trip to Tehran should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
Qom is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tehran. Around 88 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Qom Hazrat-e Masumeh, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Iran, head for Rasht, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Tehran. Japanese garden, Gilan Cultural House and Gilan rural heritage museum are the start of reasons to visit.
