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Voykit pocket guide · 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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Country
Iran
Best months
Oct–Mar (cooler, less humidity)
Avoid
Jun–Sep (very hot)
Stay
2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
IRR
Money
Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
Daily spend
Budget ≈250,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈500,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈800,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125

What things cost

ItemPrice
Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
Shawarma (shewerma)≈ 70,000 IRR
Taxi (city centre to Hara forest, ~30 km (19 mi))100,000–250,000 IRR
Entry to Namakdan Salt Cave≈ 50,000 IRR

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

Qeshm · Qeshm International Airport
Domestic flights from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz; international from Dubai (Qeshm Air)

Typical fares

Qeshm Airport → Qeshm city centre (taxi)
≈ 150,000 IRR, 15 min (check)
Bandar Abbas ferry (one way)
≈ €6 (≈ 300,000 IRR) 40–60 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get 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).

See and do

Known for

  • Hara mangrove forests
  • Namakdan Salt Cave
  • Portuguese Castle
  • Star Valley
  • Duty‑free shopping

Day trips

WhereHowTime
HormuzFerry from Qeshm port, morning departure, return afternoon≈5 h total
Diving in Qeshm CityBook with local dive school, transport by taxi≈2 h for a half‑day dive
Dolphin watching (Hengam Island)Boat from Shib Deraz port, 1‑hour ride≈4 h round trip

Sleep

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 IRR
Assads Bed & Breakfast
US$19 per person incl. meals, near Dulab coast

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / Sorryببخشیدbebakhshid
Thank youمتشکرمmoteshakeram
How much is it?چقدر است؟cheqadr ast?
Can I pay by card?می‌توانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam?
Where is the toilet?دستشویی کجاست؟dastshuyi kojast?

Etiquette, safety and scams

Scams and watch-outs

  • 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 in Oct 2024).

Qeshm is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on taxi pricing and avoid showing the thumb‑up sign when hitchhiking.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Qeshm yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Hara mangrove forests
  • Namakdan Salt Cave
  • Portuguese Castle
  • Star Valley
  • Duty‑free shopping

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

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Qeshm

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Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/qeshm). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.