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When to Book

International flights come with more regulations than domestic travel, which is why you should book well in advance of your planned date of departure. In Middle Eastern cities such as Ardabil, it is best to secure airfare at least 215 days before your trip. Visiting any part of Iran during the spring or autumn will give you the best weather conditions. Ardabil usually holds its annual "Fire Festival" in March.

Airports With Direct Flights From the U.K.

There are no direct flights from the U.K. to Ardabil. In fact, you have to book a trip to Tehran and secure a separate flight to Ardabil from the Iranian airfield. London Stansted Airport (STN) is one of many terminals that offer six-hour flights from the U.K. to Tehran. It will take an additional two hours to travel from Tehran to Ardabil by air.

Airlines That Fly to Ardabil From the U.K.

AtlasGlobal is a Turkish airline headquartered in Istanbul that provides last-minute flights to Ardabil by way of Tehran. You can secure cheap flights to Ardabil via Tehran with Turkish Airlines as the carrier operates under a low-cost model.

Iran Air provides domestic travel from Tehran to Ardabil. You can also get last-minute flights to Ardabil using Iran Aseman Airlines.

Airports

Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is located in Tehran, Iran, and once served as the airfield for both domestic and international flights.

Ardabil Airport (ADU) is another airfield that travellers should be familiar with when securing flights to the city. The terminal is in the northwestern part of Iran and about 20 minutes away from Ardabil's centre. You can take the shuttle bus to get to different parts of the airport.

When to Go

Securing flights to Ardabil during spring will give you the chance to see the Fire Festival. Cheap flights to Ardabil are attainable during winter, which is from the later part of November through February. Many travellers do not schedule trips to Ardabil during these months because they do not want to travel to a location with freezing temperatures.

What's the Weather Like?

Ardabil's weather system is heavily dependent on its interior Mediterranean climate. Summers are typically mild and warm with average temperatures around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters can be quite uncomfortable as temperatures sometimes fall to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. January is usually the coldest month in Ardabil. The hottest month in the city is July. Travellers securing flights to Ardabil in the winter should prepare for fog and snow.

City Guide: What to See and Do

Visiting the Shorabil Lake and Ardabil Anthropology Museum allows you to discover fun activities in the city. Shorabil Lake is near Shourabil St. and Ardabil University. The city's anthropology museum is accessible via Talequani Blvd. or Sheikh Safi al-din Ardabil.