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Flights from Zurich to Tehran

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Tehran. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Ankara, about 9h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 14m
ZRHTHRDOH

Zurich to Tehran at a glance

Fastest journey8h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Ankara

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Tehran

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

1
ZRH Doha (DOH) THR
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 32m
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2
ZRH Ankara (ESB) THR
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 14m
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3
ZRH Istanbul (IST) THR
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 15m
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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
3,740 km2,323 miles
Journey time
8h 14mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hTehran vs Zurich
Currency in Tehran
USD
Airports
ZRH → IKA, THR

Flights from Zurich to Tehran: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Tehran?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Ankara and Istanbul. 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 Zurich to Tehran?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,740 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Tehran?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Tehran?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Tehran?
Tehran is 2.5 hours ahead of Zurich.

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