Major city · Iran
Dezful
Spend 1 day in Dezful to see the Old Bazaar, historic bridges and water museum; longer only if you want extra nature trips.
Dezful is a mid‑size city in northern Khuzestan with a compact historic centre, a few museums and easy access to nearby nature sites. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you visit Shushtar or the Dez National Park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (mild weather)
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, many attractions close midday)
- Airport
- DEF
- 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
Emergency numbers for Dezful110 ▾
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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 Dezful, 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
- SafetyDezful is generally safe for tourists; stay hydrated in summer and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDEF Dezful Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz; about 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the city centre.).DEF Dezful Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz; about 9.3 mi (15 km) north of the city centre.).
- Getting aroundTaxis are plentiful and cheap; municipal double‑decker buses run 05:00‑13:00 and 17:00‑20:45…Taxis are plentiful and cheap; municipal double‑decker buses run 5:00 AM‑1:00 PM and 5:00 PM‑8:45 PM…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck≈30,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre 3.1 mi (5 km))check≈40,000 IRR
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck≈10,000 IRR
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 80,000
- Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 120,000
- High-end bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 180,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 250,000 · Mid IRR 400,000 · 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
- DEF Dezful Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz; about 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the city centre.)DEF Dezful Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz; about 9.3 mi (15 km) north of the city centre.)
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 (67°F)67°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
Avoid
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
Aug
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Sep
Avoid
42°C (107°F)107°F (42°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (100.6 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dezful: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
100.6 rd
Feb
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
60 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
50.2 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
34.5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
9.2 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
46°C (115°F)115°F (46°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0.2 rd
Aug
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
42°C (107°F)107°F (42°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7.4 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
39.1 rd
Dec
19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
83.2 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 are plentiful and cheap; municipal double‑decker buses run 05:00‑13:00 and 17:00‑20:45; renting a car gives the most flexibility for out‑of‑town sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shushtar
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus or taxi 30 km (19 mi) south, about 45 minBus or taxi 19 mi (30 km) south, about 45 min
Historic hydraulic system and UNESCO site.
Dez National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Car 40 km (25 mi) east, about 1 hCar 25 mi (40 km) east, about 1 h
Hiking and picnicking in the Zagros foothills.
Ahvaz
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus 150 km (93 mi) north, about 2 h 30 minBus 93 mi (150 km) north, about 2 h 30 min
Longer travel; consider overnight if you want to explore.
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 area
Close to historic sights, many guesthouses and budget hotels.
Near Dezful Airport
Convenient for early flights, limited options.
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
- 250,000 IRR
- Mid
- 400,000 IRR
- High
- 600,000 IRR
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × IRR 80,000 | IRR 80,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 250,000 | IRR 250,000 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre (one way)1 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 50,000 |
| eSIM data package, 10 days1 × IRR 150,000 · check | IRR 150,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 53,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 583,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 583,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; exchange rates vary.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Ice‑cream (buffalo‑milk)check | ≈20,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city centre 5 km)check | ≈40,000 IRR |
| Museum entrycheck | ≈10,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry water and avoid midday walks.Summer heat can exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry water and avoid midday walks.
- Bus service stops early in the afternoon; plan travel accordingly.
- Train connections require a minibus or taxi from Andimeshk; check schedules (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign embassy locations; the nearest consular services are in Ahvaz.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dezful Airport → Old Bazaar: ≈50,000 IRR by taxi, 15 min (check)
- Bus Dezful → Shushtar: ≈30,000 IRR, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello / Excuse me (salaam)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمت این چقدر است؟ — How much is this? (gheymat in 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 Dezful. 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 (mild weather) · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot, many attractions close midday)
- 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 rental‑car option for nature trips.
- Map taxi stands near the Old Bazaar for quick hops.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Dezful
- secondaryWikivoyage: Dezful, revision 5338419 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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