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Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Population
- 92,417,681
- Area
- 1,648,195 km²
- Calling code
- +98
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Explore Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency IRRTime in Tehran 06:34UTC+03:30Country codes IR / IRN
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Tehran. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
7 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Museum of Iran
National Museum of Iran is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Malek National Museum and Library
Malek National Museum and Library is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Enqelab Square
Enqelab Square is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Saint Abraham's Church, Tehran
Saint Abraham's Church, Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Marble Palace (Tehran)
Marble Palace (Tehran) is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Cathedral of the Consolata, Tehran
Cathedral of the Consolata, Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Abgineh Museum of Tehran
Abgineh Museum of Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Tehran
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Tehran.
THR
An arrival option for Tehran
Mehrabad International Airport
9.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Tehran. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at THR
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
THR airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 9.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 39.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 54.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nowshahr Airport | NSH | 107.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ramsar Airport | RZR | 150.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Semnan Municipal Airport | SNX | 187.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Mehrabad International Airport
Tehran · OIII
Elevation3962 ft
Coordinates35.689175, 51.314392
Runways
11L / 29R
13087 × 148 ft
ASP11R / 29L
13258 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.7 MHz
ATIS128 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran · OIIE
Elevation3305 ft
Coordinates35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906
Runways
11L / 29R
13772 × 148 ft
ASP11R / 29L
13425 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS127.2 MHz
GND121.6 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Payam International Airport
Karaj · OIIP
Elevation4170 ft
Coordinates35.7761, 50.826698
Runways
12 / 30
12005 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
INFO118.4 MHz
ATIS127.05 MHz
Nowshahr Airport
Nowshahr · OINN
Elevation-61 ft
Coordinates36.664286, 51.46273
Runways
10 / 28
6677 × 115 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR124.6 MHz
Ramsar Airport
Ramsar · OINR
Elevation-70 ft
Coordinates36.90701, 50.687316
Runways
12 / 30
7448 × 148 ft
CON13 / 31
4920 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR122.9 MHz
Semnan Municipal Airport
Semnan · OIIS
Elevation3665 ft
Coordinates35.591099, 53.495098
Runways
04 / 22
11739 × 148 ft
AsphaltRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Tehran
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Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Tehran. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Browse 7 ideas for Tehran — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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National Museum of Iran
Directions ↗National Museum of Iran is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Malek National Museum and Library
Directions ↗Malek National Museum and Library is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Enqelab Square
Directions ↗Enqelab Square is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Abraham's Church, Tehran
Directions ↗Saint Abraham's Church, Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Marble Palace (Tehran)
Directions ↗Marble Palace (Tehran) is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of the Consolata, Tehran
Directions ↗Cathedral of the Consolata, Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Abgineh Museum of Tehran
Directions ↗Abgineh Museum of Tehran is one option for your time in Tehran. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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