18/01/2017
CIP TERMINAL AT TEHRAN IMAM KHOMEINI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Enjoy relaxed travel comfort through our CIP Terminal located adjacent to the main terminal. Book your reservation today online or in person.
The CIP Lounge at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini international Airport offers a smooth, relaxing, and exclusive experience to VIPs and premium passengers, with a few high end touches such as the private bedrooms for First Class passengers. The exclusive location makes boarding the aircraft and going through security a breeze with no lines. That being said, it is well worth using the CIP terminal for a relaxing journey. Our staff handles everything from check-in, boarding passes, luggage, passport control while you relax in the terminal and wait for departure.
Contact Information: 021-88390409
[email protected]
Website: http://irancip.ir/en/
CIP Prices:
Adult Passengers: 272,500 Tomans
Infants below 2 : Free
Guests: Each: 109,000 Tomans
Visa on Arrival: 109,000 Tomans
***Passengers booked on Lufthansa First Class, Emirates First Class, Turkish Airlines Business Class are invited complimentary.***
Access
There are two ways to reach the CIP Lounge building. Ideally, your taxi driver will drop you off — ask them to use the off-ramp at the end of the main terminal road. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a cheerful CIP agent who will process your checkin on the spot and promptly direct you to the lounge area immediately behind — a smooth and effective process which allows you to bypass all crowds. Unfortunately, though, some taxi drivers are not aware of the CIP building. If for any reason you end up at the main terminal building, just check in normally at the airline’s counter (which does entail waiting in line through a preliminary security screening.) At check in, a CIP agent will offer to drive you to the CIP terminal. They will es**rt you back outside and drive you in a comfortable private car. The process may take as few as two minutes, or much longer if multiple eligible customers are checking in at the same time.
Either way, you will relinquish your passport as you enter the CIP terminal building: immigration procedures are handled behind the scenes, and your passport will be returned, stamped, as you board your flight.
CIP Lounge design
The CIP Lounge building consists of two floors. Officially, the ground floor is for business class passengers, while the top floor is for First Class passengers only. The front desk agent will direct you to the appropriate floor. The separation is not enforced — and perhaps for good reason: the two floors are mostly similar. Most amenities (souvenir shops, banks, etc.) are located on the ground floor, while the First Class floor boasts a more open layout and better views. Both floors benefit from plenty of sun light and views on the tarmac and mountains.
The CIP Terminal features a modern, pristine, efficient, but perhaps a bit bland and uninspired design. Air conditioning is effective, a blessing in the blistering summer. The seating area includes a variety of armchairs, sofas, and lounge chairs. A water feature enhances the décor of the Business Class floor, while the First Class floor features recliner chairs by the window, art, interior plants, and carpets. While both floors have an open layout, they are still very private thanks to the low number of patrons.
With Samsung as a prominent sponsor, the space feels pretty high-tech – expect a flurry of flat screen TVs, logos, and product catalogs. Wi-Fi is complimentary and reliable.
CIP Lounge amenities
The buffet offers a modest selection of cold items and snacks, including fruit, olives, pastries, hard broiled eggs, and mini-sandwiches. In addition, a chef who does cooked to order omelets are available at breakfast time from a station nearby.
There is no dining area per se, perhaps as a hint that you’re not here for a culinary experience, but the seating area includes numerous large coffee tables.
On the ground floor (Business Class zone) are located souvenir stores, banks, and an ATM (for Iranian card holders only.) Tins of caviar sell for an equivalent of approximately $130 USD, though you will need to pay cash.
A highlight of the First Class floor is the several private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Each hotel style bedroom comes with a full bed, nightstands, and a desk. Inquire with the reception desk about availability.
Other amenities include prayer rooms, a smoking room, VIP rooms, and meeting rooms. The bathrooms feature western toilets also.
Boarding
When it’s time to board, you will be notified in person by a friendly staff member. Make your way to the immigration and security line on the lower floor, where your passport will be returned and you will go through a friendly and efficient security check. Then, you’ll enter a holding room, equipped with seats and drink coolers. (Tip: go through security as late as possible.) A heavily air conditioned mini-bus will then drive you to the bottom of the jetway. While you will need to climb a flight stairs to the plane in the heat, the staff does their best to help with carry-on bags. We hope you will enjoy the CIP terminal's experience.
