Major city · Iran
Abadanآبادان
Spend a half‑day to see the waterfront bazaar and war museum; add a night if you want a hotel near the airport.
Abadan is a small port city on an island in Khuzestan, known for its oil refinery history and Iran‑Iraq war sites. The main attractions are close together, so a short stay covers the highlights.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less dust)
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat above 45 °C (113 °F))avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat above 113 °F (45 °C))
- Airport
- ABD
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Abadan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Abadan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyAbadan is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of heat, dust storms, and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportABD Abadan Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz; no regular international service.).
- Getting aroundWalk or use local taxis; the main sights lie within 2 km (1.2 mi) of each other.Walk or use local taxis; the main sights lie within 1.2 mi (2 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeIRR 30,000–50,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))IRR 70,000–90,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryIRR 20,000–40,000
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomIRR 200,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomIRR 350,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomIRR 600,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000 · Mid IRR 300,000 · High IRR 500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ABD Abadan Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz; no regular international service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
48°C (118°F)118°F (48°C)
Jul
Avoid
50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)
Aug
Avoid
49°C (120°F)120°F (49°C)
Sep
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Oct
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Abadan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Jun
48°C (118°F)118°F (48°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Aug
49°C (120°F)120°F (49°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Sep
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or use local taxis; the main sights lie within 2 km of each other. No metro system.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khorramshahr
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi or local bus, about 10 km (6.2 mi) eastTaxi or local bus, about 6.2 mi (10 km) east
Visit the Holy Defence Cultural Center (war museum).
Shadegan Wetland
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi, 50 km (31 mi) southTaxi, 31 mi (50 km) south
Bird‑watching; check seasonal water levels.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Abadan Karvansara Pars Hotel
City‑center, near the bazaar; suitable for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- IRR 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × IRR 350,000 | IRR 350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 300,000 | IRR 300,000 |
| Airport‑to‑city taxi (one way)1 × IRR 80,000 · check | IRR 80,000 |
| eSIM, 10 days data1 × IRR 120,000 · check | IRR 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 85,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 935,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 935,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and international visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Seafood stew (ghaliye mahi) | IRR 80,000–150,000 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | IRR 70,000–90,000 |
| Museum entry | IRR 20,000–40,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summers exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summers exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Dust storms occur a few times per year; check local forecasts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Abadanآبادان
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My bed tonight
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به این آدرس ببرمTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Tehran; other nations have embassies in Tehran.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ IRR 80,000 (check)
- Taxi city centre → Khorramshahr: ≈ IRR 30,000 (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshooei kojast?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Abadan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less dust) · avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat above 45 °C)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Pars Hotel for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine bazaar walk with museum visit to minimize transport.
- Use eSIM for data (see /topics/esim-for-travel-how-it-works-and-how-to-set-it-up).
Sources
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