Iran: main airports

It must be said honestly: Iran's political and diplomatic situation remains complex and can change rapidly depending on the regional context; the United States classifies the country as Level 4 ('do not travel') for its own citizens, citing in particular the concrete risk of arbitrary detentions of foreigners, especially Americans, British and dual nationals. That said, many European travellers visit Iran every year without incident, often describing a very warm local welcome: nonetheless, always check your country's diplomatic updates before departure. For women, covering the head (hijab) in public is mandatory, including at the airport on arrival, and dressing modestly (long sleeves, loose-fitting clothing) is required.

The currency is the Iranian rial (IRR), subject to strong inflation and devaluation: to get your bearings on costs it's better to think in USD/EUR and check the day's exchange rate, rather than relying on rial figures that age quickly. Due to international sanctions, foreign credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) do not work at all in Iran: bring with you all the cash you need in USD or EUR, to be exchanged on site. There are no international ride-hailing apps (Uber does not operate), but the local app Snapp is widely used in major cities. For connectivity, the operators Irancell and MCI sell prepaid SIM cards; many Western social media and apps are blocked and require a VPN, which often also disables digital payments if left active during a transaction.