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Yazdیزد
Spend a full day in Yazd’s historic centre and a night in a traditional guesthouse – two days let you see the main sights and relax.
Yazd is a compact desert city where most attractions cluster around the Friday Mosque. One day covers the key monuments; an extra night lets you wander the narrow alleys, enjoy a night‑time fire‑temple visit and rest in a historic house‑hotel.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cool, dry)
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, occasional sandstorms)
- Airport
- AZD
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yazd110 ▾
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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 Yazd, 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
- SafetyYazd is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of summer heat, keep valuables secure in crowded bazaars, and agree taxi fares before boarding.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAZD Shahid Sadooghi International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans).AZD Shahid Sadooghi International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans).
- Getting aroundThe historic core is pedestrian‑friendly; use local buses (pre‑paid card) for farther sites.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at caféIRR 30,000–50,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city ride)short trips inside townIRR 45,000–100,000
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)IRR 10,000
- Museum or sight ticketEntry – Jameh MosqueFree
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000–250,000 · Mid IRR 250,000–400,000 · High IRR 400,000+
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
- AZD Shahid Sadooghi International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans)AZD Shahid Sadooghi International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) west of the old town; taxis or rideshare to centre ~45 000 tomans)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (31 rain days), driest Mar (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yazd: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
31 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
31 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
The historic core is pedestrian‑friendly; use local buses (pre‑paid card) for farther sites. Taxis and Snapp (Uber‑like) are cheap (≈50 000 – 100 000 rials per ride).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Narin Castle (Meybod)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Taxi or bus north‑west to Meybod (≈50 km (31 mi), 1 h); then walk or local taxi to the castleTaxi or bus north‑west to Meybod (≈31 mi (50 km), 1 h); then walk or local taxi to the castle
Mud‑brick fort from the Sassanian era, good for a short half‑day visit.
Kharanaq village
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min total
Taxi east from Yazd (≈40 km (25 mi), 1 h); no public service, arrange drop‑off at village entranceTaxi east from Yazd (≈25 mi (40 km), 1 h); no public service, arrange drop‑off at village entrance
One of the last surviving mud‑brick villages, worth a quick stroll.
Mehriz Pahlevanpour Garden
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Local bus or taxi south to Mehriz (≈40 km (25 mi), 1 h); walk to garden entranceLocal bus or taxi south to Mehriz (≈25 mi (40 km), 1 h); walk to garden entrance
UNESCO‑listed Persian garden, good for a relaxed half‑day.
Chak Chak (Zoroastrian pilgrimage site)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi east to Ardakan (≈70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min), then continue to Chak Chak (≈10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi east to Ardakan (≈43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min), then continue to Chak Chak (≈6.2 mi (10 km))
Remote, limited services; visit if interested in Zoroastrian rites.
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.
Old town guesthouses
Within 5 min walk of Jameh Mosque; good for night‑time ambience.
Silk Road Hotel
Backpackers’ favourite; dorms USD 10, private rooms USD 40.
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 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Taxi (city ride)short trips inside town | IRR 45,000–100,000 |
| Bus ticket (local) | IRR 10,000 |
| Entry – Jameh Mosque | Free |
| Entry – Atashkadeh (Fire Temple) | IRR 400,000 (2026 estimate) |
| Coffee at café | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Taxi fares vary – agree on price before boarding.
- Some attractions (e.g., Atashkadeh) charge entry; check current price.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consulate in Tehran; other nations use Tehran embassy.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Old town (taxi): ≈ IRR 45,000 (check)
- Local bus (single): IRR 10,000 per ride
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much? (cheqadr 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 Yazd. 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 (cool, dry) · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, occasional sandstorms)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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