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Shahrekordشهرکرد
Spend a half‑day in Shahrekord to see Chaleshtor Castle; arrive via Mahan Air from Tehran and depart the same day.
Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, sits on the Zagros plateau. Its main attraction is the historic Chaleshtor Castle, reachable from the airport. A single half‑day visit is enough unless you plan extended trekking in the surrounding mountains.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- CQD
- 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 Shahrekord110 ▾
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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 Shahrekord, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on traffic on mountain roads and store valuables.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCQD Shahrekord Airport (Mahan Air flights from Tehran, about 1 h 15 min flight).
- Getting aroundTaxi or local minibus from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) to the city centre, about 15 km (9.3 mi).Taxi or local minibus from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) to the city centre, about 9.3 mi (15 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple local meal (kebab or stew)≈80 000–150 000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre, 3.1 mi (5 km))≈120 000 IRR
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 300,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 500,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 250,000 · Mid IRR 400,000 · High IRR 650,000
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
- CQD Shahrekord Airport (Mahan Air flights from Tehran, about 1 h 15 min flight)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Aug (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shahrekord: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°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
Taxi or local minibus from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) to the city centre, about 15 km. Chaleshtor Castle is about 6 km northwest of the centre; taxi is the practical option, then a short uphill walk. City buses run but timetables are not published online: ask at your hotel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chaleshtor Castle
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Taxi from the city centre, about 15 min, then a short uphill walk
Sotoodeh's castle, about 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of town. Check opening hours locally; a small entry fee may apply.Sotoodeh's castle, about 3.7 mi (6 km) northwest of town. Check opening hours locally; a small entry fee may apply.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Road 51 north, by car or bus
The nearest big city and the usual next stop; buses run through the day (check times locally).
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 guesthouses
Basic rooms, suitable for short stopovers
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
- ≈250,000–400,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈400,000–700,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈700,000 IRR+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × IRR 300,000 | IRR 300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 250,000 | IRR 250,000 |
| Taxi airport → city centre (round trip)1 × IRR 150,000 · check | IRR 150,000 |
| Entry fee Chaleshtor Castle1 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 75,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 825,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 825,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights, visas and long-term accommodation excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi (city centre, 5 km) | ≈120 000 IRR |
| Simple local meal (kebab or stew) | ≈80 000–150 000 IRR |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ≈20 000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close mountain roads; verify access if traveling Dec–Feb.
- Limited dining options in the city centre; plan meals ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the nearest foreign embassy; many have consulates in Tehran.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shahrekord Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈150 000 IRR, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello / Excuse me (salaam)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshooei 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 Shahrekord. 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: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city‑centre taxi contract (CQD → centre, 30 min).
- Add a short‑stay guesthouse for overnight travelers.
Sources
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