Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Tehran is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg and is in the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Flights from HAM to IKA start from 13:10 — the earliest with Iran Air. The last departure is at 13:10 with Iran Air. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HAM to IKA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Iran Air has direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tehran — and maybe even more of Iran if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Iran Air on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HAM and IKA include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Currently, RM507 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,192. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HAM to IKA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Hamburg Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HAM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're getting in on a late Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport flight. Remis Hotel is one option close to IKA. Or check in and relax at Rexan Hotel before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tehran in April.
The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Hamburg Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to IKA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Iran waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a trip to Isfahan will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Iran, consider Karaj, roughly 32 kilometres west of Tehran. Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park are highlights.