Travelling from Tehran to Melbourne: what you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Tehran to Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll be arriving in Melbourne.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
To ensure you board your Tehran to Melbourne flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Melbourne
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When booking your Tehran to Melbourne flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is an option if you're taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport.
To reach IKA from central Tehran, it'll take around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you're catching an early flight from Tehran to Melbourne, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient accommodation option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
69.19% of flights taking off from Imam Khomeini International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is about 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Tehran to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Tehran to Melbourne.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Be in control of the next part of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so book your vehicle from MEB ahead of your flight from Tehran to Melbourne. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Melbourne
April is the quietest month for flights from Tehran to Melbourne, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Tehran to Melbourne ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tehran to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tehran to Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are key highlights.