Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport is a shining example of modernism combined with traditional values of service and courtesy. This busy air hub is located approximately 30km south of the capital, and is currently undergoing substantial re-development.
When you travel to Los Angeles, you’ll find that there’s more to this city than Tinseltown glamour. Beyond Hollywood film studios and celebrities, the second-largest city in the United States boasts an invigorating mix of cultures and attractions.
Fly to Los Angeles with Qatar Airways and discover a place teeming with hillside communities drenched in history. It is also a paradise for anyone seeking active pursuits such as water sports and mountain hiking, or more sedate explorations like shopping and gourmet dining.
Book a flight ticket to Los Angeles with Qatar Airways to discover the real City of Angels.
Flying from Tehran
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport is a shining example of modernism combined with traditional values of service and courtesy. This busy air hub is located approximately 30km south of the capital, and is currently undergoing substantial re-development.
Plans for a new airport hotel are underway, as well as an extension of the Tehran metro service to the main terminal. Passengers flying from Tehran with Qatar Airways will find the staff friendly and helpful, and the well-laid out terminal building easy to navigate
Parking and transportation
Transport to and from the airport is primarily provided by taxis and hire cars. Taxi journey time to the airport is around 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Shuttle buses link the airport to the nearest metro station and with Tehran’s domestic airport, Mehrabad International Airport.
If you’re driving to the airport, follow the Tehran-Qom Freeway (Route 7), which links to the airport via a separate access road. Short-term parking is available next to the terminal building. Long-term car parks (2 and 3) are a little further out, but there is a regular free shuttle bus service running to the terminal.
Arriving in Tehran
Passengers flying from Tehran with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1 A and B zones. A comfortable lounge area is available for first class and business class travellers, which offers snacks and drinks as well as relaxation areas.
Facilities and amenities
Imam Khomeini International Airport has a good selection of facilities and amenities. Although there are no business facilities or meeting rooms available on-site, there are plenty of conference facilities in nearby hotels. Banks and currency exchange facilities are available (note that credit cards are not widely accepted in Iran) and free Wi-Fi is available in the Departure lounge.
A selection of retail outlets sell locally-produced Iranian goods, and a duty free shop is also available (no alcohol). A popular restaurant offers a selection of traditional Persian dishes, coffee and light snacks.
Arriving in Los Angeles
The ‘City of Angels’ is one of the most remarkable cities on earth. From the coastal communities of Long Beach and Manhattan Beach to the heart of the Hollywood and Beverly Hills, LA is truly extraordinary. This thriving city is also surrounded by spectacular natural beauty including mountain ranges, valleys, forests, beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert.
Book a flight to Los Angeles with Qatar Airways and you’ll immediately discover that one visit is never enough. Beyond the usual tourist hotspots there is so much more to LA, and at Qatar Airways we’re always happy to take you back to this incredible place time and time again. Look beyond the movie sets and trashy tourist spots and discover the real Los Angeles.
Tourist attractions
Once you’ve ticked off the usual LA landmarks such as Hollywood, Universal Studios and Rodeo Drive, it’s time to look a little bit deeper into the city’s diverse attractions. Historical buildings pepper the city, and Olvera Street is the historic centre of LA. El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument represents the city’s Spanish/Mexican origins, and a plaque across the plaza commemorates the founding of the city in 1781.
Northeast LA tends to be less overrun with tourists, and is home to several museums and exhibitions that chart the history of California, from its origins through the Gold Rush era and beyond. One of the best of these is The Heritage Square Museum, an open-air museum and historic architecture exhibit in Montecito Heights.
Other museums include the renowned Getty Center, which also has some truly beautiful gardens, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the unusual La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum, which has the remains of Ice Age creatures and artefacts going back thousands of years.
LA is famous for its parks too. Griffith Park is a former ostrich farm and is now a beautifully landscaped park – a great place to get away from the noise and smog of Downtown LA.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Los Angeles with Qatar Airways land at Los Angeles International Airport, one of five airports serving this vast city. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Los Angeles please check the visa and passport requirements.
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