There are 2 ways to get from Xi'an to Tehrān by plane, bus, or car
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Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Tehrān is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $900 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Tehrān is to fly and bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $230 - $900.
The distance between Xi'an and Tehrān is 5275 km. The road distance is 6420.8 km.
It takes approximately 16h 22m to get from Xi'an to Tehrān, including transfers.
Tehrān is 4h 30m behind Xi'an. It is currently 12:03 AM in Xi'an and 7:33 PM in Tehrān.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Tehrān is 6421 km. It takes approximately 3 days 0h to drive from Xi'an to Tehrān.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Tehrān, Iran?
There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Tehrān. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 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 Xi'an to Tehrān in around 3d.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Tehran International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Tehran International Airport via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
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