Work to extend Tehran's metro to the airport continues and there are also plans for an airport hotel to be constructed. However, completion dates for these projects are currently unclear due to financial and construction complications.
From central Tehran, follow the Tehran-Qom Freeway (Route 7), which is directly linked to the airport by a separate access road.
Bus: Regular buses to the city centre are available from outside the terminal. However, a taxi is the recommended option.
Shuttle: Shuttle buses link Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to the nearest metro station and also with the domestic airport: Mehrabad International Airport, which is within the city boundary.
Short-term parking is available adjacent to the terminal building, while the long-term car parks (2 and 3) are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service.
There are currently no hotels at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – the majority of accommodation is available in Tehran city centre. Some city hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. Accor Hotels is rumoured to be considering construction of a hotel near the airport.
Banks are available both airside and landside. There is also a bureau de change. Credit cards are not widely accepted in Iran. Car hire is not available at the airport, however Europcar can arrange a meet and greet service booked in advance.
Really a top rank airport based on upgraded departure hall, but the arrivals hall seems to have missed the upgrade to facilities. Arrival at 4am was uneventful obtained visa on arrival and through customs without delays, foreign passport holders have much shorter queues. Found foreign currency exchange counter at the airport offered many options including Australian$. Try to avoid needing car park lifts - this took about 20mins waiting with our trolley of bags. Departed 2 weeks later at 5pm - Cleared security after a short queue, business class check in and through immigration in under 20 mins. Shops and food options in this area are equal of any international airport for it's size, staff were very helpful in souvenir shops. The VIP lounge area for Business class passengers was above average, food and drinks good quality and choice (no alcohol) with views over the airport and clear easy to read screens showing departures.
