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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $813. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Tehran.$798 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Tehran.$802 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Fri, Oct 23.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $802, select.
Tehran.$813 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Fri, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.
Tehran.$823 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $823, select.
Tehran.$837 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 24, returning Mon, Jan 11.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, Dec 24, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, Jan 11, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $837, select.
Tehran.$841 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Thu, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.
Tehran.$892 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 2, returning Fri, Feb 12.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, Feb 12, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.
Tehran.$894 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 1, returning Thu, Apr 22.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, Apr 1, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, Apr 22, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $894, select.
Tehran.$903 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 20, returning Wed, Jan 27.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, Jan 27, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $903, select.
Tehran.$910 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 29, returning Tue, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, May 29, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, Jun 8, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $910, select.
Tehran.$970 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 28, returning Wed, Dec 30.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, Dec 30, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $970, select.
Tehran.$992 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 25, returning Wed, Mar 31.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, Mar 31, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.
Tehran.$1,390 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 1, returning Wed, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,390, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran

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Alternative Kuala Lumpur to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mehrabad International

2km from central Tehran
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Imam Khomeini International

36km from central Tehran
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Kuala Lumpur to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$798
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran is $798. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran. But we found flights with one or more stops from $798.
There are no flights flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran, as of August 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran is usually November.
If you're flying from Kuala Lumpur, the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 36.3 km away from the center of Tehran. We've found flights to this airport from $798.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tehran. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tehran but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Tehran, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tehran is Qatar Airways.

Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can fly out of in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) when booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran.

  • Touch down at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the primary gateway of Tehran.

  • Around 8 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Tehran flight.

  • Tehran's timezone is UTC+3:30, making Tehran four hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur.

  • For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Kuala Lumpur to Tehran flight.

  • Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran

  • To find cheap Kuala Lumpur to Tehran flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Kuala Lumpur to Tehran flights.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Begin your journey at KUL and touch down at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

  • Secure your Kuala Lumpur to Tehran plane tickets with Iran Airtour. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from KUL.

  • Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Kuala Lumpur to Tehran flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Muscat Airport (MCT)

  • Located around 48 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.

  • After an easy start to your break? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 59% of flights that depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • You can get to SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 18 kilometers or so.

  • Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran, take it easy in one of these hotels near Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.

Arriving in Tehran

Mehrabad International Airport (THR)

  • The distance from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 2 kilometers. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the center driving.

  • When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • The center of Tehran is around 40 kilometers from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

Best time to go to Tehran

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Tehran based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Tehran is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to Tehran ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Tehran

  • After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tehran:

  • Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Tehran itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Explore more of Iran

  • You've visited Tehran, now it's time to explore other corners of Iran. Travel around 338 kilometers south to Isfahan to tick off its leading attractions. From Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque to Jame Abbasi Mosque and Shah Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Karaj is another sought-after destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometers northwest of Tehran. No trip is complete without experiencing Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park.

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