Tehran · IKA
45 minutes to city center. 4–18 hours of layover time.
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52/100
LayoverScore™
TIME
52
THINGS TO DO
82
VALUE
74
STRESS
18
Ancient Persian grandeur meets bazaar chaos beneath the snow-capped Alborz Mountains.
Tehran (IKA) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 45 minutes gets you to the center. 4–18 hours of layover time.
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