FAQ about traveling to Iran

How much is the allowed baggage on domestic flights to Iran?

Depending on the airline, between 20 to 30 KG.

What are the working hours of subway?

Usually from 5a.m to 23

How can I buy a subway ticket?

There are booths at each station where you can buy tickets. And if you are with a guide, they will take care of it.

How can I get a taxi?

There are different taxi stations which commute between fixed locations. You can also easily download Snap! Internet taxi, and go wherever you wish.

How can I go to my hotel from airport ad back?

If you book a guided tour to Iran, your tour guide will do the transfers. Otherwise you can use airport taxis.

How far is the airport from city center?

In Tehran about 30 km and in other cities much less.

How much is food price in Iran?

Not very expensive, comparing to many other countries. With maximum 10 USD you can have a very good meal. But sandwiches and fast foods start from 4 USD or so.

How can I buy a sim card and how much is the internet?

Either at the airport or any of the sim cards offices around the city with about 1 to 5 dollars. Including internet.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Iran?

There are 26 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List Cultural 24 • Bam and its Cultural Landscape (2004) • Behistun (2006) • Trans-Iranian Railway (2021) • Tabriz Historical Bazaar Ensemble (2010) • Complex of the Khānegāh and Shrine of Sheikh Safi al-Din in Ardabil (2010) • Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran (2008) • Gonbad-e Qābus (2012) • The Persian Garden (2011) • The Persian Qanat (2016) • Masjed-e Jāme' of Isfahan (2012) • Meidan Emam, Isfahan (1979) • Golestan Palace (2013) • Pasargadae (2004) • Sasanian Archaeological Landscape of the Fars Region (2018) • Hawraman/Uramanat Cultural Landscape (2021) • Maymand Cultural Landscape (2015) • Persepolis (1979) • Shahr-i-Sokhta (2014) • Soltaniyeh (2005) • Susa (2015) • Historic Hydraulic System of Shushtar (2009) • Takht-e Suleiman (2003) • Choga Zanbil (1979) • Historic City of Yazd (2017) Natural 2 • Desert of Lut (2016) • Hyrcanian Forests (2019)

Can I stay with an Iranian lady in a hotel?

Unless she is your wife, mother, sister or daughter, it is not possible.

Can I stay with an Iranian lady in a hotel?

Unless she is your wife, mother, sister or daughter, it is not possible.

How safe are tourists in Iran?

When you travel to Iran you will see that Iran is one of the safest destinations in the world. People are very friendly and hospitable especially to tourists.

Are there occasions when touristic sites are closed?

There are 11 days when all of the museums and the rest of the sites are closed. Most of them change every year because they are in lunar calendar. You’d better check your travel date with Iran tour operator or travel agency in Iran before you finalize your plan.

Can I take pictures in Iran?

Of course yes, but you should be cautious taking pictures from certain governmental and military buildings; and women.

What are the custom regulations?

Besides the ones that are shared in all countries, importing alcohol, narcotics and pornographic materials are strongly prohibited and if you are caught with these, you will be in a real problem.