Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): what you need to know
2 hours 8 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Tehran is 30 minutes behind Sharjah and operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 weekly flights from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. The 09:10 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest available from SHJ to IKA. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 15:45.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tehran (and then discovering more of Iran!) is simple with Air Arabia. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between SHJ and IKA:
Kuwait International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Iran. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from SHJ to IKA, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
$216 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. Return flights start at $419. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from SHJ to IKA, reserve your trip 3 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Sharjah International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Arriving on a late flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport? Collect your luggage and go directly to the convenience of a hotel. Two good options near IKA are Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Getting from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran
From Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tehran. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Tehran during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23 ºC and 38 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from SHJ to IKA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6 ºC and 10 ºC on average.
More about Tehran
Once you've booked your flight from SHJ to IKA, finding a great stay in Tehran will be next on your list. Nour Hayat is a good choice.
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are among the things you can't miss in Tehran.
Complete your Tehran trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Imam Khomeini International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Tehran.