Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, so it's 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport start from 00:10 — the first with Pegasus. The latest flight is the 23:10 service with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of 29 services every week from SAW to IKA.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Tehran (and then exploring more of Iran!) is straightforward with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and IKA:
Esenboga International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Vienna International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Iran, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to IKA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
R 953 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,512. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to IKA, book your trip 8 months ahead of the departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from SAW to IKA every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Consider staying moments from the tarmac if you're arriving on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Remis Hotel is one option near IKA. Or check in and relax at Rexan Hotel before travelling to your final destination.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport to central Tehran takes around 1 hour in a car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tehran in April.
When reserving your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAW to IKA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
You've got your flight from SAW to IKA organised, now all you need to do is lock in your Tehran hotel. Book a room at Nour Hayat and use it as your base to explore this city.
Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Tehran travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Azadi Tower.
Complete your Tehran trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Imam Khomeini International Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Tehran stay.