Mashhad: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-largest city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran.

Mashhad · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityMashhad+16°CCloudy · sunrise 05:56 AMupdated 05:55 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map11

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

Worth a day trip

Qarshi≈ 4 hr 5 min Balkh≈ 4 hr 10 min

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.

kidnapping

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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

Mashhad: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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Safety and health

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