Major city · Iran
Tabrizتبریز
Spend 2 days in Tabrriz to see the historic bazaar, Blue Mosque and El Goli; add a day‑trip to Urmia if you have extra time.
Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province, sits at 1,340 m altitude and offers a compact historic centre, a UNESCO‑listed bazaar and several museums. A two‑day stay covers the main sights; longer visits allow regional day trips such as Urmia or the Lake Orumiyeh area.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry, mild)
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- TBZ
- Nights
- 2
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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 Tabriz110 ▾
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 Tabriz, 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
- SafetyTabriz is generally safe for tourists; stay alert to earthquakes and practice basic tarof etiquette when paying.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTBZ Tabriz International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min).TBZ Tabriz International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min).
- Getting aroundTaxis and shared taxis dominate; a limited Metro Line 1 operates (as of 2022).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab plate≈ 120,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))≈ 250,000 IRR
- Metro or bus rideMetro ticket (single)≈ 15,000 IRR (check)
- Museum or sight ticketBazaar entryFree
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIRR 80,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 400,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000 · Mid IRR 300,000 · 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
- TBZ Tabriz International Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min)TBZ Tabriz International Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) from city centre; bus #136 every 30–40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tabriz: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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 taxis dominate; a limited Metro Line 1 operates (as of 2022). Buses run without published timetables; consider a ride‑hail app where available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Urmia
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round‑trip
Car via bridge over Lake Urmia, about 1.5 h each way
Lake Urmia area offers a different landscape and historic sites.
Lake Orumiyeh (Shahr‑e‑Sorkh)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 4 h round‑trip
Bus or shared taxi from Tabriz central station, ~2 h
Limited services; check schedules in advance.
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 Bazaar district
Walking distance to bazaar, Blue Mosque and Saat Tower; many guesthouses.
City centre near Tabriz Railway Station
Convenient for train arrivals; close to metro Line 1.
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 IRR (≈ $3) excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 300,000 IRR (≈ $6) excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 600,000 IRR (≈ $12) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × IRR 400,000 | IRR 800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × IRR 300,000 | IRR 1,200,000 |
| Airport bus #136 (one‑way)2 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 100,000 |
| Taxi day‑hire (full day)2 × IRR 3,000,000 · check | IRR 6,000,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × IRR 250,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 860,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 2,365,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 9,460,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 120,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km) | ≈ 250,000 IRR |
| Metro ticket (single) | ≈ 15,000 IRR (check) |
| Bazaar entry | Free |
| Blue Mosque entry | 150,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Earthquake risk – follow local alerts.
- Tarof culture – prices may be inflated for tourists; confirm total before paying.
- Metro is only partially open; plan extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Tabrizتبریز
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My bed tonight
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به این آدرس لطفاًTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consulate in Tabriz (check address); other nations use embassy in Tehran.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport bus #136: ≈ 50,000 IRR, 10 min
- Taxi city centre → Bazaar: ≈ 200,000 IRR, 10 min
- Metro Line 1 (single ride): ≈ 15,000 IRR (check)
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 Tabriz. 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: Apr–Oct (dry, mild) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Urmia for lake scenery.
- Use shared‑taxi for cheap regional hops.
- Consider a guided city‑walk of the Bazaar (≈ 2 h).
Sources
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