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Flights from Dubai to Tehran

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Tehran. The easiest way is one stop via Muscat or Doha, about 4h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 24m
DXBTHRMCT

Dubai to Tehran at a glance

Fastest journey4h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Doha

Best ways to fly from Dubai to Tehran

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DXB Muscat (MCT) THR
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Oman Air · Leg 2: Qeshm Air, SalamAir, Sepehran Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 47m
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DXB Doha (DOH) THR
Leg 1: flydubai, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 24m
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DXB Al-Najaf (NJF) THR
Leg 1: flydubai, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: ATA Airlines (Iran), Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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DXB Baghdad (BGW) THR
Leg 1: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai · Leg 2: Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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DXB Baku (GYD) THR
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Iran Air, Iran Airtour
Self-transfer likely ~6h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,223 km759 miles
Journey time
4h 24mestimate
Time difference
-0.5hTehran vs Dubai
Currency in Tehran
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → IKA, THR

Flights from Dubai to Tehran: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Tehran?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Muscat, Doha and Al-Najaf. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Tehran?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,223 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Tehran?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Doha (DOH), Al-Najaf (NJF) and Baghdad (BGW). Emirates flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Tehran?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Tehran?
Tehran is 0.5 hours behind Dubai.

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