Travelling from Tehran to Milan: what you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Milan departing from here.
Milan has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) or Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
The average time for a direct flight from Tehran to Milan is 5 hours 38 minutes. Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan 2 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Tehran to Milan with Iran Air at 08:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from IKA to MXP is with Iran Air at 08:00.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Tehran to Milan.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
You will need an embassy visa for Italy if you hold a passport from Iran and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Tehran to Milan, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Tehran to Milan, you can leave from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Get from IKA to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) in one continuous trip.
You can book a direct flight from Tehran to Milan with Iran Air. This popular airline operates services from IKA.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Tehran to Milan leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IKA is around 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
If you've booked an early flight from Tehran to Milan, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Arriving in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 53 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MXP if you have a late flight from Tehran to Milan. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
After your flight from Tehran to Milan has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is approximately 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
The trip will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Tehran to Milan, kick back at a hotel close to BGY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Milan
Right now, Rs35,173 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Milan. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs80,604. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Tehran to Milan.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tehran to Milan. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Milan
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tehran to Milan. July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Tehran to Milan in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tehran to Milan sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Milan, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Milan must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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