There are 4 ways to get from Erbil to Tehrān by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Erbil International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane EBL - IKA
- Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus
3h 25m$98–511Drive 870.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Tehrāncar 870.4 km
11h 15m$44–64Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane ISU - IKA
- Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus
5h 59m$101–614Drive to Urmia Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport
- Drive from Erbil to Urmia Airport (OMH)car
- Fly from Urmia Airport (OMH) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane OMH - THR
5h 57m$67–364
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Tehrān is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Tehrān is to fly and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $95 - $550.
The distance between Erbil and Tehrān is 729 km. The road distance is 870.4 km.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Erbil to Tehrān, including transfers.
Tehrān is 30 min ahead of Erbil. It is currently 4:54 PM in Erbil and 5:24 PM in Tehrān.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Tehrān is 870 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Erbil to Tehrān.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Tehrān, Iran?
There is no direct connection from Erbil to Tehrān. However, you can take the taxi to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can drive from Erbil to Tehrān in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- mahan.aero
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- chabaharairlines.com
Flights from Urmia Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- sahaair.com
Flights from Urmia Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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