Azadi Tower
A white marble tower built to mark 2,500 years of Persian monarchy, a landmark gateway to the city.
Tickets →Tehran, Iran
Tehran: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tehran, Iran's sprawling capital, sits at the foot of the Alborz mountains. It is the political, cultural and economic centre of the nation, home to traditional bazaars, museums and historic monuments.
Tehran airports
From the airport to central Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport airport is about 37 km from central Tehran.
Metro
A metro line connects the airport with Tehran, with onward connections to the city's wider network.
Bus
Airport and public buses also serve various parts of Tehran.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal for the ride into Tehran, about 30 km away.
From the airport to central Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Mehrabad International Airport airport is about 7 km from central Tehran.
Bus
A shuttle or public bus connects the airport with the centre of Tehran, timed around flights.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal; agree the fare before getting in, as most are not metered.
Tehran
Things to do in Tehran
Golestan Palace
A lavishly tiled former royal palace complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in old Tehran.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tehran?
Tehran is served by Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
How far is the airport from central Tehran?
Imam Khomeini International Airport airport is about 37 km from central Tehran.
How do I get from the airport to central Tehran?
From Imam Khomeini International Airport airport you can take Metro (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tehran?
Highlights of Tehran include Azadi Tower and Golestan Palace.
Photo credits
- Azadi Tower: بهادر های زاده, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Golestan Palace: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons