Travelling from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Paris: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 32 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris.
Paris is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran, where Imam Khomeini International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 4 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from IKA to CDG is with IranAir at 08:35. Go for the first departure with IranAir at 01:55 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from IKA to Paris, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want 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 a peak period in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris. Begin your trip at IKA and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
IranAir is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from IKA to Paris. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When travelling to France for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Iran. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris.
To get to IKA from central Tehran, it'll take about 1 hour by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris? Stay somewhere near IKA, like Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from check-in.
How to find the cheapest flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Paris
R 3,194 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,652. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IKA to Paris.
The cheapest month for tickets from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Paris. Once you've hopped off your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 57 minutes.
After your flight from IKA to Paris, kick back at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Paris, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from IKA to Paris sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
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