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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Tehran? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tehran.£619 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £619, select.
Tehran.£651 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £651, select.
Tehran.£681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Icelandair and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £681, select.
Tehran.£683 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £683, select.
Tehran.£692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £692, select.
Tehran.£692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £692, select.
Tehran.£693 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £693, select.
Tehran.£716 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £716, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Tehran

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Tehran flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from £683
Mar
from £651
Apr
from £692
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Jun
from £835
Jul
from £1,146
Aug
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from £1,267
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Alternative Washington D.C. to Tehran routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington D.C. to Tehran? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mehrabad International

1 mile from central Tehran
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Imam Khomeini International

23 miles from central Tehran
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from £619
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Washington D.C. to Tehran: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£619
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Tehran: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Tehran: Mehrabad International and Imam Khomeini International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Tehran is £618. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington D.C. to Tehran. But we found flights with one or more stops from £619.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Tehran.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Tehran is usually February.
If you're flying from Washington D.C., the cheapest airport near Tehran is Imam Khomeini International – which is 22.6 miles away from the centre of Tehran. We've found flights into this airport from £618.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Tehran on Monday, 23 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Tehran. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tehran but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 1°C. July is typically the warmest month in Tehran, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tehran is Icelandair .

Travelling from Washington DC to Tehran: what you need to know

  • Organising your flight from Washington DC to Tehran begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.

  • Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is where you'll be arriving in Tehran.

  • Tehran is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+3:30 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your Washington DC to Tehran flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Tehran

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Washington DC to Tehran flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Washington DC to Tehran across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Washington DC to Tehran.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Washington DC to Tehran flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Split up your Washington DC to Tehran flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and Tehran include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Tehran, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Tehran flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

Arriving in Tehran

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is approximately 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Tehran. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Tehran? Grab your bags and go directly to the convenience of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.

Best time to go to Tehran

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Tehran. To escape the crowds, go to Tehran in April.

  • When booking your Washington DC to Tehran tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Tehran in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Tehran

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Tehran, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tehran:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Tehran.

Explore more of Iran

  • Tehran has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iran just waiting to be explored. About 210 miles south of Tehran, a visit to Isfahan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.

  • Karaj is another favourite destination in Iran and is around 20 miles west of Tehran. No trip is complete without seeing Lale Park, Fatemiyeh Park and Vahdat Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to Tehran

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