How to get from IKA to Tehran
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran Metro Line 1 (to Imam Khomeini Sq) | IRR 40,000 (€0.10) | 90 min |
| Airport bus (to Tehran) | IRR 200,000 (€0.50) | 90 min |
| Taxi (official IKA Taxi) | IRR 4,000,000–6,000,000 (€10–15) | 60–90 min |
| Snapp ride-share | IRR 3,000,000–5,000,000 (€7–12) | 60–90 min |
IKA is 35km south of central Tehran — Snapp ride-share is the standard option for tourists (€7-12, 60-90 min). US dollars + Euros are the most-accepted foreign currencies (Iran sanctions = no foreign credit cards work; bring cash). Visit confirmation: check current Western government travel advisories before traveling.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into IKA.
Getting out of Tehran (IKA)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Tehran cost?
IRR 4,000,000–6,000,000 (€10–15) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from IKA to Tehran?
Tehran Metro Line 1 (to Imam Khomeini Sq) at IRR 40,000 (€0.10) — 90 min to central Tehran.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Iran?
Iran visa-on-arrival available for 50+ nationalities (US, UK, Canada NOT eligible). $80-100 fee. Photographs of women in transit areas required to cover hair. Many travel insurance plans exclude Iran.