Flying from Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Tehran. Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB) leaving from here.
Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Tehran to DXB. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like October? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Tehran, THR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Tehran to Dubai International Airport, consider Tehran Grand Hotel. It's a short drive from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Consider flying out of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You can book a direct Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB) plane ticket from this popular hub.
There are plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Tehran to DXB. Here's a list of carriers that'll get you straight to your destination from IKA:
flydubai is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IKA to DXB.
Flights between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and Dubai International Airport are generally more punctual with Emirates than with any other carrier.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tehran to IKA in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
The day before your Tehran to DXB flight, why not enjoy an extra night away? Check in to Remis Hotel or Rexan Hotel, which are close to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tehran to Dubai International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire to explore Dubai and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Tehran to Dubai International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Dubai International Airport is £111. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £221. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Tehran to DXB by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Tehran to Dubai International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Tehran to DXB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Tehran to Dubai International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Dubai. January is when most people book flights from Tehran to Dubai International Airport (DXB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Tehran to DXB plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tehran to Dubai International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Tehran to Dubai International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Burj Khalifa View, Burj Khalifa and Burj Khalifa Viewpoint are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 129 kms (80 miles) away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
