Flying from Milan to Tehran: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Tehran. Explore your options for flying out of Milan from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Disembark at Tehran's major arrival point, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
Tehran is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Milan to Tehran flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Tehran
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Milan to Tehran flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a breeze to book a Milan to Tehran flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Traveling from central Milan to MXP takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan to Tehran or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
76% of flights leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Milan to Tehran flight, browse these options when departing from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
BGY is around 48 kilometers from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to Tehran, take it easy in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Whether just for an hour or two or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more manageable. When flying out of Milan Linate Airport (LIN), you can book a ticket from Milan to Tehran with a stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
LIN is around 8 kilometers from central Milan. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Tehran flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milan Linate Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 83%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
Arriving in Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 2 kilometers away.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Once your flight from Milan to Tehran has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tehran is roughly 40 kilometers from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Tehran
November is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Tehran. To skip the crowds, head to Tehran in March.
Before locking in your Milan to Tehran tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Milan to Tehran in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tehran right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Tehran:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are major attractions which should be on every Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Tehran has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iran you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometers south of Tehran, a trip to Isfahan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Jame Abbasi Mosque and Shah Square.
Karaj is another must-experience destination in Iran and is around 32 kilometers northwest of Tehran. No journey is complete without experiencing Shams Palace, Kosar Park and Dowlat Abad Park.