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Tehran: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.

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Now in the cityTehran+16°CClear night · sunrise 06:27 AMupdated 06:52 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
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Places on the map59

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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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)

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

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Mehrabad International Airport THR9.7 km from the centre
Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA39 km from the centre
Payam International Airport PYK55 km from the centre

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