Major city · Iran
Estahbanاستهبان
Half a day is enough to see the waterfall and old mosque ruins; most travellers use it as a stop between Shiraz and points east, not a base.
Estahban is a small city in Fars province known for its dried figs, saffron and a few historical remnants from the Sassanid era. The main draw is the Sar Asiyab waterfall in the Estahban National Garden. Most visitors pass through on the road between Shiraz and Kerman or Yazd, spending a few hours rather than a full day.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- Shiraz (SYZ)
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Emergency numbers for Estahban110 ▾
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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 Estahban, 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
- SafetyEstahban is safe for tourists, but follow general Iran travel advice: dress modestly, avoid political discussions, and carry a copy of your passport.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 2 h by car; taxis and shared savari available).
- Getting aroundThe city is compact enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (kebab or stew)checkIRR 1,000,000–2,500,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Local taxi ride (within city)checkIRR 500,000–1,000,000
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 5,000,000
- Mid-range bedTourism guest house (private room), a night, per roomIRR 15,000,000
- High-end bedTourism guest house (private room), a night, per roomIRR 25,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 5,000,000 · Mid IRR 12,000,000 · High IRR 25,000,000
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
- SYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 2 h by car; taxis and shared savari available)
Map of Estahban
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Estahban: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
The city is compact enough to walk. For the waterfall and mosque ruins you need a taxi or private car; negotiate the fare before starting.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shiraz
goDoor to door: 2 h
Car or savari, about 2 h
The nearest big city; combine with Persepolis.
Door to door: 2.5 h
Car via Shiraz, about 2.5 h
A full day from Estahban; best done as part of a Shiraz trip.
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.
City centre
Near the main square; walking distance to the bazaar and a few eateries.
Estahban Tourism Guest House
The only dedicated tourist accommodation; basic but clean.
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 5,000,000–10,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 10,000,000–20,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 20,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Tourism guest house (private room)1 × 1 night × IRR 15,000,000 | IRR 15,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 12,000,000 | IRR 24,000,000 |
| Taxi from Shiraz airport to Estahban (one way)1 × IRR 3,000,000 · check | IRR 3,000,000 |
| Local taxi for waterfall and ruins (half day)1 × IRR 2,000,000 · check | IRR 2,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 4,400,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 24,200,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 48,400,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dried figs (1 kg)check | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
| Saffron (1 g)check | IRR 1,000,000–2,000,000 |
| Local taxi ride (within city)check | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
| Simple meal (kebab or stew)check | IRR 1,000,000–2,500,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Prices in Iran are often quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials); confirm the currency when paying.
- The waterfall may be dry in summer; check locally before heading out.
- Credit cards are not accepted; bring enough cash (Iranian rials) for your stay.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Estahbanاستهبان
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به این آدرس، لطفاًTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tehran; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Shiraz (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shiraz → Estahban (taxi): about IRR 3,000,000, about 2 h (check)
- Local taxi (half day): about IRR 2,000,000 (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- ممنون — Thank you (mamnoon)
- چقدر؟ — How much? (cheghadr?)
- بله / نه — Yes / No (bale / na)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the toilet? (dastshooyi kojast?)
Prices are in Iranian rials; many locals quote in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials).
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 Estahban. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the waterfall and mosque ruins.
- Eat pages with last orders and fig-specialty dishes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the Shiraz–Kerman road.
Sources
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