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Zanjanزنجان
Spend a full day in Zanjan to see the Jameh Mosque, Rakhtshooy Khaneh museum and the nearby Soltaniyeh dome; add a half‑day if you want indoor sport‑climbing.
Zanjan, the provincial capital of Iranian Azerbaijan, offers a compact historic centre, a notable anthropological museum and easy access to the UNESCO‑listed Soltaniyeh dome 40 km away. One day covers the main sights; a second half‑day lets you climb at Enghelab sports complex or explore the surrounding landscape.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug
- Airport
- JWN
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Zanjan110 ▾
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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 Zanjan, 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
- SafetyZanjan is generally safe for tourists; usual precautions apply: keep valuables secure, be aware of traffic when crossing streets…
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJWN Zanjan Airport (Limited domestic flights; check schedule.).
- Getting aroundLocal taxis and city buses connect the railway station, market area and Enghelab sports complex; a short taxi ride (≈10 min) reaches Soltaniyeh.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a cafécheck≈30,000 IRR
- Street or quick mealLocal kebab platecheck≈80,000–120,000 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
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 120,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 250,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 450,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 350,000 · Mid IRR 550,000 · 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
- JWN Zanjan Airport (Limited domestic flights; check schedule.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
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
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zanjan: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°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
Local taxis and city buses connect the railway station, market area and Enghelab sports complex; a short taxi ride (≈10 min) reaches Soltaniyeh.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Soltaniyeh dome
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min total
Taxi or shared minibus from Zanjan, about 40 km (25 mi) southeast, 1 h travelTaxi or shared minibus from Zanjan, about 25 mi (40 km) southeast, 1 h travel
UNESCO World Heritage site; allocate 2–3 h for the dome and museum.
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.
City‑centre hotels
Within walking distance of the railway station and main attractions.
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
- ≈350,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈550,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈900,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × IRR 250,000 | IRR 250,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 550,000 | IRR 1,100,000 |
| Taxi Zanjan → Soltaniyeh (round trip)2 × IRR 180,000 · check | IRR 360,000 |
| Entrance to Soltaniyeh dome2 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 181,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 996,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,991,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and long‑distance train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a cafécheck | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Local kebab platecheck | ≈80,000–120,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city centre, 5 km)check | ≈40,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train timetables can change; verify departure times at Zanjan railway station.
- Some attractions have limited opening hours in winter; check before visiting.
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)
- Tehran → Zanjan train (2nd class): ≈1,200,000 IRR, about 6 h (check)
- Taxi Zanjan city centre → Soltaniyeh: ≈180,000 IRR round trip
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمتش چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (gheymatesh 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 Zanjan. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug
- 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 a night in Soltaniyeh if you prefer a slower pace.
- Consider a climbing session at Enghelab sports complex for active travellers.
Sources
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