Major city · Iran
Qeshm
Spend 2 days on Qeshm to see the main sights; add a day‑trip to Hormuz if you have extra time.
Qeshm is Iran's largest Persian Gulf island, about 150 km long, with scattered attractions that require transport. Two days let you visit Laft Port, Hara mangroves, Namakdan Cave and the Portuguese Castle, while a third day makes a Hormuz ferry feasible.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less humidity)
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot)
- Airport
- Qeshm
- Nights
- 2
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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 Qeshm110 ▾
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 Qeshm, 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
- SafetyQeshm is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on taxi pricing and avoid showing the thumb‑up sign when hitchhiking.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportQeshm Qeshm International Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz; international from Dubai (Qeshm Air)).
- Getting aroundTaxis (hotel‑booked preferred) are the main mode; fares 100,000–250,000 IRR.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre to Hara forest, ~30 km (19 mi))Taxi (city centre to Hara forest, ~19 mi (30 km))ask for rate100,000–250,000 IRR
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Namakdan Salt Cave≈ 50,000 IRR
- Budget bedStandard hotel room, a night, per personIRR 200,000
- Mid-range bedBed & Breakfast, a night, per personIRR 800,000
- High-end bedBed & Breakfast, a night, per personIRR 800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 250,000 · Mid IRR 500,000 · High IRR 800,000
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
- Qeshm Qeshm International Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz; international from Dubai (Qeshm Air))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qeshm: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 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
Taxis (hotel‑booked preferred) are the main mode; fares 100,000–250,000 IRR. Car ferry from Bander‑e‑Pol allows private vehicle entry (Carnet de Passage required).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hormuz
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Ferry from Qeshm port, morning departure, return afternoon
Salt island; check ferry times
Diving in Qeshm City
goDoor to door: ≈2 h for a half‑day dive
Book with local dive school, transport by taxi
Suitable for beginners
Dolphin watching (Hengam Island)
goDoor to door: ≈4 h round trip
Boat from Shib Deraz port, 1‑hour ride
Tours run daily
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.
Qeshm International Hotel
Close to airport, basic rooms, good base for short stays
Tolla International Hotel
10 km (6.2 mi) from city centre, rooms from 100,000 IRR; villas up to 300,000 IRR6.2 mi (10 km) from city centre, rooms from 100,000 IRR; villas up to 300,000 IRR
Assads Bed & Breakfast
US$19 per person incl. meals, near Dulab coast
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
- ≈250,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈500,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈800,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard hotel room2 × 2 nights × IRR 350,000 | IRR 1,400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × IRR 500,000 | IRR 2,000,000 |
| Taxi within island (100 km)2 × IRR 250,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Ferry Bandar Abbas – Qeshm (round trip)2 × IRR 300,000 · ≈ €6 in 2024 | IRR 600,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × IRR 350,000 · check | IRR 700,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 520,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 1,430,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 5,720,000 |
Qeshm International Hotel rates
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Shawarma (shewerma) | ≈ 70,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city centre to Hara forest, ~30 km)ask for rate | 100,000–250,000 IRR |
| Entry to Namakdan Salt Cave | ≈ 50,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi rates vary; ask hotel for legitimate price before boarding.
- Hitchhiking is possible but the thumb‑up gesture is offensive; be prepared to pay the driver.
- Check ferry schedules for Hormuz and the 40‑60 min Bandar Abbas ferry (rate €6 (≈ US$7) in Oct 2024).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Tehran; other embassies are in Tehran.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Qeshm Airport → Qeshm city centre (taxi): ≈ 150,000 IRR, 15 min (check)
- Bandar Abbas ferry (one way): ≈ €6 (≈ 300,000 IRR) 40–60 min
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheqadr ast?)
- میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟ — Can I pay by card? (mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the toilet? (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 Qeshm. 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 humidity) · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot)
- 1 airport and 3 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
- Taxi‑to‑sight contracts (hotel‑booked rates).
- Car‑ferry access for self‑drive exploration.
- Day‑trip packages to Hormuz and Hengam.
Sources
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