Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tehran: what you need to know
Tehran is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago, where Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located. Tehran runs on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your ORD to Tehran flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from ORD to Tehran with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
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Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tehran
$538 is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran flight. Return plane tickets start at $1,086. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ORD to Tehran if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares across every month and pick up a fantastic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORD to Tehran by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The distance from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to central Tehran is roughly 13 kilometers. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider checking in to Tehran Grand Hotel after touching down from your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran. It's a quick drive from THR and a great option if you're eager to rest shortly after arriving.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is around 48 kilometers from the center of Tehran. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Put your feet up at a hotel shortly after your ORD to Tehran flight. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are within easy reach of IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
March is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Tehran in December.
Lock in a Chicago O'Hare International 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 has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ORD to Tehran around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tehran, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. National Museum of Iran, Golestan Palace and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art are essential stops on your Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 338 kilometers away to the south, popular attractions include Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah, Imam Mosque and Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square).
Around 129 kilometers 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.
