Weather
Dry and hot in summer with harsh winters and a low rainfall.
Passport / Visa Requirements
Most nationalities require a visa; please contact your local embassy for details. All Israeli nationals will be refused entry.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are recommended for cholera, hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, tuberculosis and tetanus. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from an infected area.
Political / Economic Situation
Iran's government has been stable and the economy has been slowly but steadily improving since the end of the war with Iraq in the late 1980s.
Restrictions
None.
Airports / Air Access
Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport is served by airlines from all over the world. Other major cities such as Isfahan, Mashad and Shiraz also have international airports. Both Arg-i-Bam and the Ziggurat of Chogha-Zanbil are accessible from international aiports in Kerman and Ahvaz, respectively.
Road Conditions / Infrastructure
All Silk Road sites are also reachable by motor vehicle or rail transport.
