Major city · Iran
Oskuاسکو
Half a day is enough for Osku: see the batik workshops, the Park Museum and the Central Mosque, then head to Kandovan or Tabriz for the night.
Osku is a small city in Iranian Azerbaijan known as Iran's batik capital. Its main draw is watching traditional batik printing in workshops that have operated for generations. The city sits on a hillside volcano with caves and old mosques, but most travellers use it as a short stop between Tabriz and Kandovan.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- Airport
- TBZ
- Nights
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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 Osku110 ▾
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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 Osku, 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
- SafetyOsku is safe for tourists.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTBZ Tabriz International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car or taxi; no direct public transport).
- Getting aroundOsku is walkable; the centre is compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab meal at a basic restaurantIRR 300,000–600,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within OskuIRR 100,000–200,000
- Museum or sight ticketBatik workshop entry or small souvenircheckIRR 200,000–500,000
- Budget bedOsku Ghasr Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 2,000,000
- Mid-range bedOsku Ghasr Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 4,000,000
- High-end bedOsku Ghasr Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 8,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 1,500,000 · Mid IRR 3,000,000 · High IRR 6,000,000
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
- TBZ Tabriz International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car or taxi; no direct public transport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Osku: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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
Osku is walkable; the centre is compact. Taxis to Kandovan or Tabriz are available from the main square.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kandovan
goDoor to door: 30 min
Taxi from Osku, about 20 min
Troglodyte village carved into volcanic rock; combine with Osku for a half-day.
Tabriz
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Taxi or shared savari, about 1 h
Tabriz has the bazaar, Blue Mosque and better hotels.
Hilleh Historical Village
cautionDoor to door: 25 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Small historical village; worth a quick stop if you have time.
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 batik workshops, Park Museum and Central Mosque; limited options.
Osku Ghasr Hotel
The main hotel in town; basic but central.
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 1,500,000–3,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 6,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Osku Ghasr Hotel double room1 × 1 night × IRR 4,000,000 | IRR 4,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 3,000,000 | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Taxi Osku → Kandovan one way1 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Taxi Osku → Tabriz one way1 × IRR 1,500,000 · check | IRR 1,500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 1,200,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 6,600,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 13,200,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; prices often quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials). Flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Batik workshop entry or small souvenircheck | IRR 200,000–500,000 |
| Tea at a local teahouse | IRR 50,000–100,000 |
| Kebab meal at a basic restaurant | IRR 300,000–600,000 |
| Taxi within Osku | IRR 100,000–200,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Batik workshops may close for prayer or on Fridays: go in the morning.
- Cash only in most shops; no ATMs that accept foreign cards (check).
- Roads to Kandovan can be icy in winter: check conditions before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tehran; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Tabriz (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Osku → Kandovan taxi: about IRR 500,000, 20 min (check)
- Osku → Tabriz taxi: about IRR 1,500,000, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salam)
- مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
- چنده؟ — How much? (chande?)
- کارگاه باتیک کجاست؟ — Where is the batik workshop? (kargah-e batik 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 Osku. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Batik workshop hours and booking verified.
- Osku Ghasr Hotel room photos and contact checked.
- Taxi fare board from Osku to Kandovan and Tabriz.
Sources
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