Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Tehran: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is located in Ankara. Based in the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is 30 minutes ahead of Ankara.
The most popular flight route is from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You can choose from five services between these airports each week.
To avoid missing your ESB to Tehran flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Start your journey at ESB and travel nonstop to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). That will be your arrival point when searching for Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran tickets.
Top airlines that operate direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran include:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from ESB to Tehran, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
ESB is about 23 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near ESB. Whether you have an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the flights that depart from Ankara Esenboga Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Tehran
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran flight is RM980. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,162. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from ESB to Tehran by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ESB to Tehran.
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Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is around 13 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Once your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran has touched down, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Tehran Grand Hotel is a great option just a short drive from THR.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
The centre of Tehran is located around 48 kilometres from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Once your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel not long after your ESB to Tehran flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are within easy reach of IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran. March is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ESB to Tehran around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
After booking your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Tehran, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tehran:
National Museum of Iran and Golestan Palace are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Tehran travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of Iran
You've done Tehran, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Journey around 338 kilometres south to Isfahan to tick off its popular sights. From Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah to Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square), you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south of Tehran, Qom is another essential stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine, A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site.
