Major city · Iran
Bandar Abbasبندرعباس
Spend a half‑day in Bandar Abbas: browse the seafront bazaar and promenade, then head to the fish market; skip inland sights unless you have extra time.
Bandar Abbas is a hot port city on the Strait of Hormuz. Most attractions cluster near the waterfront and close at 14:00‑18:00, so a short visit (4‑5 h) fits a transit stop or a day‑trip from nearby islands.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, high humidity)
- Airport
- BND
- 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 Bandar Abbas110 ▾
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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 Bandar Abbas, 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
- SafetyBandar Abbas is generally safe for tourists; avoid swimming, stay aware of heat‑related fatigue, and keep valuables secure in crowded bazaars.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBND Bandar Abbas International Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad; international to Dubai).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared minibuses (locally called ‘songas’) are the main options; no metro.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)IRR ≈ 30,000–50,000
- Street or quick mealStreet kebabIRR ≈ 80,000–120,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))IRR ≈ 150,000–200,000
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per personIRR 200,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 600,000
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 300,000 · Mid IRR 600,000 · High IRR 900,000
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
- BND Bandar Abbas International Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad; international to Dubai)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (47 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bandar Abbas: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
47 rd
Feb
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
31 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
44 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
0 rd
Jun
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
1 rd
Jul
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
1 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
26 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 (locally called ‘songas’) are the main options; no metro. Ask drivers for fare before boarding.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Qeshm Island
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Ferry from Bandar Abbas port, about 30 min
Check ferry schedule; island offers beaches and historic villages.
Hormuz Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Ferry from port, about 1 h
Limited services; best with a guide.
Genoo thermal spring
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Bus or taxi 34 km (21 mi) NE via Sirjan RoadBus or taxi 21 mi (34 km) NE via Sirjan Road
Separate pools for men and women; modest entry fee.
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.
Hormoz Hotel
Mid‑range, city‑centre, rooms ~US$45 per night.
Bandar Abbas Homa Hotel
Budget option, rooms ~US$30 per 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
- IRR ≈ 300,000–500,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR ≈ 500,000–800,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR ≈ 800,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm1 × 1 night × IRR 200,000 | IRR 200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 300,000 | IRR 300,000 |
| Ferry to Qeshm (round‑trip)1 × IRR 150,000 | IRR 150,000 |
| Taxi to Genoo spring (round‑trip)1 × IRR 120,000 | IRR 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 77,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 847,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 847,000 |
2026 estimate; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | IRR ≈ 30,000–50,000 |
| Street kebab | IRR ≈ 80,000–120,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | IRR ≈ 150,000–200,000 |
| Ferry to Qeshm (one‑way) | IRR ≈ 120,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sea water is polluted – do not swim.
- City often closes shops 14:00‑18:00 due to heat; plan indoor activities earlier.City often closes shops 2:00 PM‑6:00 PM due to heat; plan indoor activities earlier.
- Check train and bus schedules; stations are outside the city centre.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consular services are in Tehran; check the embassy website for regional assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bandar Abbas Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ IRR 200,000
- Ferry Bandar Abbas → Qeshm: ≈ IRR 120,000 round‑trip
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (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 Bandar Abbas. 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 rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, high humidity)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ferry ticket to Qeshm for day‑trip budgeting.
- Include a taxi/ride‑share fare to Genoo spring.
- Provide a short‑stay hotel list for overnight stays.
Sources
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