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About Tehran

Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran, is a crowded city with a population of over 14 million. In this boisterous and cosmopolitan city life is quite lively. Traffic is always on the streets, even late in the evening.  
 
While in Tehran you can visit the Azadi (Freedom) Statue, National Jewelry Museum, Gulistan Palace, Carpet Museum, Niavaran Palace, Glass and Ceramics Museum and Surp Sarkis Church may be visited. Tehran is also famous for its many beautiful parks.
 
Iran's rulers enforce Islamic sharia law in the country, so female visitors in particular need to be careful with how they dress. Even if it is not oppressive as used to be, women must cover their heads, and even a tourist, you must obey this rule. Alcohol sale is forbidden in the country. At the same time, people are helpful and friendly in general.
 
A continental climate prevails in Tehran. Summers are hot and dry and winters are cold and occasionally snowy. The most ideal times to visit are the spring and autumn months.
 
Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport is 40 km away from the city center and reachable by bus or taxi. However the journey from the airport will be over an hour due to the traffic. Taxis are numerous and plentiful, and there are also shared taxis and minibuses. There are gender-segregated taxis and cars on the subway, but you can take gender-mixed public transportation as well.  

Transportation to Tehran City Center from Airport

Tehran Intl. Airport

There are many options you can choose to get to the city center from the Imam Khomeini Airport, which is 40 kilometers away from the city center.

You can go to the city center comfortably and quickly by taxi, bus and metro. In addition to these, you can also choose to go with your own vehicle.

Taxi

One of the options you can choose to get to the city center from Imam Khomeini Airport is taxis. You can easily get to the city center with taxis, which is a good option for quick and comfortable transportation.

It is possible to find yourself in the city center after a comfortable journey with Samand, Tvyvtakmry and Volkswagen taxis waiting for you at the airport. You can visit the airport's website to check the taxi fares.

Metro

Metro is at your service as one of the most economical transportation options you can choose. You can easily get to the city center from Imam Khomeini Airport with underground trails. You can travel to the southern region via Line 1. Line 3, which will be built for the northern region, will be opened to service in the near future.

Bus

Another economical means of transportation is the bus. It is possible to get to the city center from the Imam Khomeini Airport more economically than the other options by buses that use the city highway. The buses that you can take from the airport will be waiting for you from the moment your plane lands.


Mehrabad Intl. Airport

From Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, capital city of Iran, you can get to the city center with different transportation alternatives. You can choose among many alternatives such as bus, taxi and metro to get to the city center. You can also get to the city center with your own car by driving through the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most convenient transportation option you can use to get to the city center from Mehrabad Airport. You can get to the city center by getting on a taxi waiting for you at the airport and equipped with the latest technology. You can visit the airport's website to check the taxi fares.

Metro

One of the most economical transportation options you may prefer to go the city center from the airport is metro. You can easily get to the city center with metro you can get on at the airport. You can travel to the southern part via Line 1 with metro which is an economical option for you.

Bus

Another economical transportation option is bus. City buses driving over the highway will take you to the city center after a comfortable travel. The buses you can get on at the airport will be waiting for you from the moment your plane lands.

Weather in Tehran

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