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Bajgiran

Skip as a destination. Use only as a border crossing into Turkmenistan: 1–2 hours for formalities, then onward to Ashgabat.

Bajgiran is a tiny Iranian village at the Turkmenistan border, 75 km from Quchan and 40 km from Ashgabat. It has no public transport, one or two basic hotels, and almost nothing to see. Most travellers pass through in under an hour. Stay only if you must cross early the next morning.

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Weather
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Currency
IRR
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
Airports
Mashhad (MHD) · Ashgabat (ASB)
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Bajgiran: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
  • Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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
Emergency numbers for Bajgiran110 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bajgiran, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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.

Iran–Turkmenistan border crossingOld mud housesMountain landscape
Airports
MHD Mashhad International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; taxi to Quchan, then bus to Mashhad, about 3–4 h) · ASB Ashgabat International Airport (Turkmenistan) (Across the border, about 40 km (25 mi); taxi from the Turkmen side, up to $15 per person)

Map of Bajgiran

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

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  • Bajgiran
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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F) low), wettest Mar (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bajgiran: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

−4°C (25°F)

5 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

−3°C (27°F)

6 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

May

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

6 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

19°C (66°F)

1 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Sep

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

3 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

2°C (36°F)

4 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

5 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

No public transport. Taxi from Quchan or from the border. The village is walkable.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Quchan

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Taxi from Bajgiran, about 1 h

Nearest town for onward buses to Mashhad.

Mashhad

go

Door to door: About 3–4 h

Taxi to Quchan, then bus (every 2 h, about IRR 8,000)

Major city with shrines and flights.

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

go

Door to door: About 1–2 h crossing + 40 min drive

Walk across border, then taxi (about $15 per person)

Border open 07:30–15:30. Have US dollars for entry tax.

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.

Village centre

Two basic hotels within walking distance of the border. The Tourism & Camping Complex has clean twin rooms; the other has shared toilets. No checkout before 8 AM at the Complex.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
IRR 500,000–1,000,000
Mid
IRR 1,000,000–2,000,000

Watch out

Safety

Bajgiran is a quiet border village. The main risks are the unmarked border road and limited services. Check your government travel advice for Iran and Turkmenistan.
  • No public transport to Bajgiran: you must hire a taxi from Quchan.
  • The small mountain road can cross into Turkmenistan without warning: watch for border signs.
  • Turkmen border hours: 07:30–15:30 Iran time. Crossing can take up to 2 hours.
  • Turkmen entry tax: $10 per person + $2 per group bank fee, US dollars only.
  • No internet café; cell phones work.
  • Food and supplies are limited and more expensive than elsewhere in Iran.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Ambulance
115
Fire
125

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Ambulance115
  • Fire125

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Quchan → Bajgiran: about IRR 30,000 per person
  • Taxi Bajgiran → Quchan: bargain; about IRR 30,000 per person
  • Bus Quchan → Mashhad: about IRR 8,000
  • Turkmen entry tax: $10 per person + $2 per group bank fee, US dollars only
  • Taxi Turkmen border → Ashgabat: up to $15 per person

Say or show

  • سلام — Hello (salâm)
  • مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
  • چنده؟ — How much? (chande?)
  • تاکسی — Taxi (tâksi)
  • مرز — Border (marz)

Prices spoken in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials). Carry cash; cards rarely accepted.

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 Bajgiran. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Iran

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