Major city · Iran
Khorramabad
Spend a half‑day to see Falak‑ol‑Aflak Castle and one of the UNESCO‑listed caves; add a night in a city‑centre hotel.
Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan, offers a compact historic centre with Falak‑ol‑Aflak Castle and easy access to several prehistoric cave sites. One full day covers the main sights; a second night lets you explore the caves at a relaxed pace.
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What is in this basic guide8 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 Khorramabad110 ▾
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 Khorramabad, 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
- SafetyKhorramabad is generally safe for tourists; petty crime is low but keep an eye on belongings in markets and on public transport.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKHD Khorramabad Airport (Domestic flights, about 15 min from city centre).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared minibuses are the main options; walk to the castle (≈5 min).
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
- KHD Khorramabad Airport (Domestic flights, about 15 min from city centre)
Weather and climate
Khorramabad: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°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
Taxis and shared minibuses are the main options; walk to the castle (≈5 min). No regular rail service yet – the nearest station is Dorud, 65 km east (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Borujerd
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h round‑trip
Intercity bus, about 1 h 30 min
Historic bazaar and Lur‑culture museum; easy day trip.
Kaldar Cave (UNESCO site)
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min total
Taxi or local minibus, about 30 min east
Prehistoric cave, limited access – arrange guide 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.
Saliz Hotel
City‑centre, basic amenities, good base for one night.
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
- ≈ 150,000–250,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 250,000–400,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 400,000+ IRR excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Railway line under construction; passenger service not yet available (check).
- Some cave sites have limited access or require local guides (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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 Khorramabad. 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: check · avoid check
- 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
- 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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