Flights Rome → Tehran
FCO → IKA
How long is the flight from Rome to Tehran?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Tehran (IKA) takes about 4h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route connects Rome with Tehran, operating between an established airport in the Italian capital that opened in 1947 and a more recently developed hub in Iran's capital, which commenced operations in 2004. The destination airport serves over seven million passengers annually, making it a significant transit point for travelers heading to or from Tehran.
The Rome (FCO) → Tehran (IKA) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tehran the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Tehran: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Tehran (IKA) heads east for about 3,423 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Tehran it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-IKA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-IKA
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Tehran (IKA) takes about 4h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
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The Rome-Tehran route is about 3,423 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
