How long should I plan for a layover in Tehran?

The best layover in Tehran is 4–18 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Tehran?

Visa requirements for Tehran vary by passport. Check the full city guide for current requirements.

Is Tehran a good layover city?

Tehran scores 56/100 on the LayoverScore™. It is a solid layover option, especially if you have 4+ hours.

Tehran layover (IKA). 18h. LayoverScore™ 56.

TehranIKA6h on the groundScore 56

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Tehran

45 minutes to city center. 4–18 hours of layover time.

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🌡 26°C · clearAir: good (AQI 22)

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Tehran Grand Bazaar

563-min walk from the airport

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What 18 hours in Tehran gets you.

Golestan Palace, UNESCO-listed Qajar royal complex in central Tehran. Grand Bazaar of Tehran, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. National Museum of Iran (Iran Bastan Museum), housing artifacts from 6000 BCE.

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What 18 hours in Tehran gets you.

Ancient Persian grandeur meets bazaar chaos beneath the snow-capped Alborz Mountains.

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