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Iran
Esfahan's square is one of the largest in the world and Persepolis is the ceremonial capital Alexander burned. Travel is straightforward once you are in and the hospitality is not exaggerated; the advisories, the dual-national risk and the payment problem are all real.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Iran: Apr–May · Oct–Nov
Cities
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Fly to Iran
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Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
C / F
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
220V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
IRR · Iranian rial
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not expected — but rounding up is normal, and taarof means the first refusal is politeness.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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