Why go
- Country in West Asia.
- Served by Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD).
History
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Iran Aseman Airlines EP (Fokker 100) · 3 routes: Bandar Abbas, Mashhad, Teheran
- Iran Air IR (Fokker 100, M82, A320, AB4) · 2 routes: Mashhad, Teheran
- Air Bangladesh B9 (M82) · 1 route: Mashhad
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (AB6) · 1 route: Madinah
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AZD has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Mashhad, Teheran, Bandar Abbas, Madinah).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Iran. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.