Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Tehran: what you need to know
Tehran is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located. Tehran operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from AMS to Tehran.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from AMS to Tehran, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
To enter Iran for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you have a passport from Netherlands. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tehran.
AMS is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Tehran
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran is ر.ق. 506. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,040. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AMS to Tehran. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap flight tickets from AMS to Tehran every day.
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Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is around 56 kilometres from central Tehran. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour.
Stay moments from the tarmac if you've booked a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel is one option near IKA. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Rexan Hotel before heading to your final destination.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tehran in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Tehran for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from AMS to Tehran around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tehran right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tehran:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tehran itinerary.
Complete your Tehran trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Tehran and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tehran.
