Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Tehran Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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No-one minds if you curl up on the floor as sleeping on floors in the mosques or on the grass in the park seems quite accepted all over Iran. – Ian
THR Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
What to Expect
The larger airport in the city, Tehran Airport (code: THR), primarily handles international flights from Terminal 1. Two additional terminals are under construction. Travellers report long, slow security queues, so arrive early. You’ll find a few eateries and shops, including duty-free. Some shops seem to be open 24 hours for snacks and drinks. WiFi is free in the arrival and departure lounges, but you may need a mobile number to receive the password.
Sleeping in Tehran Airport
Overnight sleepers are common here. Travellers report reclining chairs near the duty-free shop and some gates—otherwise, bunk on the floor with the comfort of a sleeping bag or travel mat. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is located just opposite the terminal. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, a hotel is at Tehran Airport.
- Novotel Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Opposite Terminal 1. Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Tehran, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
- CIP Lounge – A reader tells us the lounge is located outside of International Arrivals and costs $10 to enter. (December 2024)
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, we did not have information about 24-hour food concessions at the airport. However, several dining options are available in all terminals.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Available in the departures and arrivals areas.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Tehran Airport in the arrival and departure lounges. A mobile phone number is required to receive a password via text message.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Note: machines only dispense Rial, and ATMs don’t work with international cards due to US sanctions. Locations: Terminal 1 • Terminal 2 • Terminal 4 • Terminal 6.
Baby Care Services – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a baby care room for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Location: unknown.
Banks – Two banks offer currency exchange services at the airport: Saman Bank • Meli Bank.
Currency Exchange – see banks above.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free is available at this airport. A few shops are open 24 hrs, but regardless of the opening hours, there is not much to buy, only snacks or soft drinks between 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM except 30 days a year (Ramadan), which currently coincides with July. (thanks to a reader for this info).
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information for assistance. Hours: open 24 hours.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available 24 hours a day. Location: Unknown.
Prayer Rooms – Available to all passengers in departures, arrivals and transit areas.
Car Rental
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Minibus
Shared-ride minibuses run between the airport and Shahid metro station, where connections are available on the Tehran Metro to and from points within the city. No further information is available at this time.
Taxis
Prepaid flat-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding. You can also negotiate a fare with incoming taxis dropping off passengers at the airport.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.