Major city · Iran
Zahedanزاهدان
Spend one day in Zahedan to see the main mosque and bazaar; longer stays only if you need border transit.
Zahedan, the capital of Sistan‑Baluchestan, sits on the Iran‑Pakistan border. Its attractions are clustered in the city centre and can be visited in a half‑day, making a single day sufficient unless you are transiting to Pakistan or want to hike Taftan volcano.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less sandstorm risk)
- avoid Jun–Aug (high heat, sandstorms)
- Airport
- ZAH
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Zahedan110 ▾
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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 Zahedan, 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
- SafetyZahedan is generally safe for day visitors, but stay alert to border‑related checks and sandstorm alerts; avoid night travel outside the city centre.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZAH Zahedan Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Isfahan, Kerman; occasional Dubai flight).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the mosque, bazaar and hotel; taxis are available but not regulated.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
- Street or quick mealMeal (kebab, rice)≈ 120,000–200,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))≈ 150,000 IRR
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomIRR 500,000
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomIRR 450,000
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomIRR 650,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 200,000 · Mid IRR 350,000 · High IRR 600,000
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
- ZAH Zahedan Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Isfahan, Kerman; occasional Dubai flight)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Aug
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Sep
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zahedan: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 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
Walking covers the mosque, bazaar and hotel; taxis are available but not regulated. No city bus schedule confirmed (check).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taftan volcano
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 4 h round‑trip
Private car or tour from Zahedan, about 100 km (62 mi) southPrivate car or tour from Zahedan, about 62 mi (100 km) south
Roads can be closed by sandstorms; arrange with a local operator.
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.
Esteghlal Grand Hotel
Central, near Makki Mosque; basic rooms, 2026 estimate check
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
- ≈ 200,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 350,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 600,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × IRR 450,000 | IRR 450,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 350,000 | IRR 700,000 |
| Domestic flight Tehran‑Zahedan (round‑trip)2 × IRR 3,500,000 | IRR 7,000,000 |
| Taxi airport‑hotel (one way)2 × IRR 80,000 | IRR 160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 831,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 4,571,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 9,141,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Tea in bazaar | ≈ 20,000 IRR |
| Meal (kebab, rice) | ≈ 120,000–200,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ≈ 150,000 IRR |
| Entrance to Makki Mosque | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sandstorms can halt train services and reduce visibility; check forecasts.
- Border crossing formalities require a Pakistani visa; the local consulate no longer issues them.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zahedan Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ 80,000 IRR, 20 min
- Domestic flight Tehran ↔ Zahedan: ≈ 2.5–5 million IRR, 1.5 h
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 Zahedan. 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 sandstorm risk) · avoid Jun–Aug (high heat, sandstorms)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel transfer (taxi or pre‑booked car).
- Walking route linking Makki Mosque, Rasouli Bazaar and hotel.
Sources
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