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Shushشوش
Spend half a day in Shush to see the Susa archaeological sites; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace.
Shush is a small town of about 77,000 people in Khuzestan, home to the UNESCO‑listed ancient city of Susa. The main attractions are clustered near the town centre, so a half‑day visit covers the key ruins and museum; a night lets you explore at a slower pace and catch evening prayers at the historic mosque.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- AWZ
- Nights
- 1
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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 Shush110 ▾
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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 Shush, 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
- SafetyShush is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of heat and keep valuables concealed in crowded areas.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAWZ Ahvaz International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.).AWZ Ahvaz International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.).
- Getting aroundShush is walkable around the archaeological zone.
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≈ 80,000–120,000 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)≈ 150,000 IRR
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 150,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 250,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 400,000
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
- AWZ Ahvaz International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.)AWZ Ahvaz International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; train to Shush takes ~2 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Aug
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shush: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Jul
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 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
Shush is walkable around the archaeological zone. Local taxis are available; train connections from Ahvaz and Tehran stop at Shush railway station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ahvaz
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Train from Shush to Ahvaz, about 2 h
Larger city with market, riverfront and airport.
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.
Shush Guesthouse
Simple rooms near the railway station; suitable 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
- ≈ 200,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 350,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 600,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × IRR 250,000 | IRR 250,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 350,000 | IRR 700,000 |
| Train Shush ↔ Ahvaz (round‑trip)2 × IRR 120,000 · check | IRR 240,000 |
| Entrance to Susa Museum2 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 129,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 710,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,419,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 80,000–120,000 IRR |
| Taxi 5 km | ≈ 150,000 IRR |
| Train ticket Shush‑Ahvazcheck | ≈ 120,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures can exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Check opening hours of the Susa Museum and archaeological sites; they may close on Fridays.
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 the nearest consular office; the US has a consulate in Ahvaz.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shush ↔ Ahvaz train: ≈ 120,000 IRR round‑trip (check)
- Taxi within Shush (5 km): ≈ 150,000 IRR
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much? (cheghadr ast?)
- موزه کجاست؟ — Where is the museum? (moze kojast?)
- به آب نیاز دارم — I need water (be ab niaz daram)
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 Shush. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- 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
- Add night stay in Shush Guesthouse for relaxed pace.
- Include guided tour of Susa archaeological zone (check local operators).
Sources
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