Flying from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) jetting off from here.
Hop on a direct flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
New Delhi is 2 hours ahead of Tehran. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
With 2 direct flights a week between the two airports, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the busiest route. Mahan Air operates the earliest flight at 17:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from IKA to DEL is with Mahan Air at 17:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tehran to DEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
You can book a direct flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
When taking off from IKA, you can take a direct flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport with Mahan Air.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Tehran to DEL with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IKA and DEL include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
IKA is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tehran. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are near Imam Khomeini International Airport. They're an especially great choice if you have an early flight out.
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a late flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near DEL:
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport from 132 € or travel return from just 297 €. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Tehran to DEL if you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport if you travel in May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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Customise your trip by applying filters. Adjust the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit New Delhi, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Tehran to DEL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
More about New Delhi
After locking in your flight from Tehran to Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Delhi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. India Gate, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Jantar Mantar are top sights which should feature on every New Delhi itinerary.
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