Flying from Houston to Tehran: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Tehran. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Disembark at Tehran's major arrival point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, which makes Tehran nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
To ensure you make it on your Houston to Tehran flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tehran
To pick up cheap Houston to Tehran flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Houston to Tehran flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Tehran? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport:
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Tehran:
79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The distance from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is approximately 2 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Central Tehran is located around 40 kilometres from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). As soon as your flight from Houston to Tehran has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Tehran
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Tehran. November is the most popular month to travel to Tehran. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book a Houston to Tehran ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Houston to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tehran
After booking your flight from Houston to Tehran, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tehran:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are major attractions which should be on any good Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iran just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres south of Tehran, a trip to Isfahan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Jame Abbasi Mosque and Shah Square.
Karaj is another must-experience destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometres northwest of Tehran. No trip is complete without a visit to Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park.
