Isfahan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Isfahan is a city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres south of Tehran.

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Now in the cityIsfahan+16°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:22 AMupdated 09:44 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map59

Exchange rateIRR 1,771,503.87per 1 $IRR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately . There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Isfahan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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