Major city · Iran
Ilam
Spend a half‑day to see Governor Castle and Mirgholam Castle; add a night if you want local markets and simple hotels.
Ilam is a Kurdish‑populated city in western Iran with a few historic castles and traditional courtyard houses. The sights are close together, so a short visit covers the main attractions; longer stays are only for deeper cultural immersion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F) highs), Dec–Feb nights near freezingavoid Jul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C) highs), Dec–Feb nights near freezing
- Airport
- IIL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Iran before a…
- 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.
- Iran ↗Check your own government travel advice for Iran before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Iran ↗Entry rules, visa type and nationality restrictions differ sharply by passport and change quickly.
- Iran ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Iran before you rely on it.
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
Emergency numbers for Ilam110 ▾
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 Ilam, 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
- SafetyIlam is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of local customs and keep valuables secure.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIIL Ilam Airport (Domestic flights; check schedules).
- Getting aroundWalk between castles; taxis or local minibuses for farther points.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab plate≈1,200,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)≈1,500,000 IRR
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 3,500,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 5,000,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 8,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 3,000,000 · Mid IRR 6,000,000 · High IRR 11,000,000
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
- IIL Ilam Airport (Domestic flights; check schedules)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ilam: 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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 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 between castles; taxis or local minibuses for farther points.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nearby Kurdish villages
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Local minibus, about 30 min
Explore traditional rural life; check seasonal access.
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 hotels
Close to main sights, basic amenities
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
- 3,000,000–5,000,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- 5,000,000–9,000,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- 9,000,000+ IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × IRR 5,000,000 | IRR 5,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 6,000,000 | IRR 12,000,000 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre2 × IRR 1,500,000 · check | IRR 3,000,000 |
| Entry to Governor Castle2 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 1,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 2,100,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 11,550,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 23,100,000 |
2026 estimate in rial; prices are spoken in tomans (10 rials). Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈300,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈1,200,000 IRR |
| Taxi 5 km | ≈1,500,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Governor Castle, Mirgholam Castle and Falahaty Mansion are historic buildings, not staffed museums: hours vary and gates may be shut — check locally before you walk out.
- Iran is a cash economy in practice: bring enough rial for hotels, taxis and entry fees, since foreign cards do not work.
- Dress and behaviour rules apply nationwide; women cover hair and body in public.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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به این آدرس لطفاًTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the nearest Iranian consulate for your nationality.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: ≈1,500,000 IRR, 15 min (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? (dastshuyi 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 Ilam. 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: Apr–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (38 °C highs), Dec–Feb nights near freezing
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Ilam for local market visits and simple hotels.
Sources
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