Cheap flights to Tabriz

Reasons To Visit Tabriz

The city of Tabriz is one of the richest centers of culture and history in Iran with a history stretching back close to five millennia. Many of the country’s finest landmarks are to be found in Tabriz such as the Blue Mosque, while the city is also the home of the huge Bazaar of Tabriz which is the world’s largest covered bazaar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Tabriz you will also find some fantastic museums exploring the region’s heritage like the Azerbaijan Museum, or you can take in some of the sites outside of the city like Babak Castle and Kandovan village.

Arriving In Tabriz

Tabriz International Airport is located only 6 km from the center of Tabriz and handles a variety of regional flights. If you are looking to book flights from the UAE to Tabriz, you won’t be able to make the journey directly as there are no airlines providing nonstop flights. However, the airport has plenty of connections so you can easily make the trip with just a single transfer.

At Tabriz International Airport you will find only a small range of facilities, so make sure you bring any essential items you need with you. However, you can expect to find all of the essentials including places to eat and drink and a couple of souvenir shops to get any travel basics you need. Once your flight has arrived at the airport, your best bet to travel into the city is to hop in a taxi just outside of the airport.

Tabriz Travel Information

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UAE nationals traveling to Iran will be able to get a visa upon arrival which will allow you to stay for up to 30 days, while it is also possible to extend this visa if need be. In Tabriz the weather gets hot during the summer with average highs of 28 to 33 degrees from June until September, although it soon gets bitterly cold with the onset of winter when you can expect freezing temperatures and plenty of snow. There is just a 30 minutes time difference between Tabriz and the UAE, while the currency you will need in Iran is the Iranian rial. Tabriz is currently in the process of developing a metro network and is also served by buses, while taxis are readily available around the city so it is straightforward to get around.

* This information is correct as of March 2018

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