Tehran

Travel Guide to Tehran

Major Airports Serving Tehran

The Mehrabad International Airport was the primary airport of the city of Tehran before it was replaced by the Imam Khomeini International Airport. Today, the engineering and maintenance facilities of Iran's international airline carriers such as the Iran Aseman Airlines and Iran Air are located at Mehrabad International Airport. Imam Khomeini International Airport is the primary airport of the city serving several international airline carriers each day and most international flights to the city fly in to this airport.

Major Airlines Serving Tehran

The international airlines of Iran include Aria Air, Caspian Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Air Tours, Kish Air and Mahan Air which are the major airlines of Tehran flying to different destinations in the world. Tehran is also a hub for other major international airline carriers based in other foreign countries such as KLM, Aeroflot, Australian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Gulf Air and BMI.

Additional Information about Tehran

Although traveling to Iran is generally safe, the country was not blessed with the most alluring capital as Tehran is home to much pollution and traffic. The metropolis of Tehran is the busiest in the country and the lack of planning and development within the city has made Tehran a rather underwhelming place to visit.

Tehran experiences hot weather during most of the year except from November to January when it experiences chilly winter months however it seldom snows which makes winters in Tehran generally mild. In the month of February, Tehran experiences wet weather and during the month of March the city begins to warm up and by May the city is hot again.

Top Hotels in Tehran

Tehran, Iran - Azadi Grand Hotel

Tehran, Iran 8 Sep, 2020

The Azadi Grand Hotel is located in Dr. Chamran Evin Cross Road Expressway, Tehran in Iran. Built in 1978, this grand hotel has 26 floors offering 482 rooms. Guestrooms are furnished with a mini-bar and kitchenette. For guests who have the whole family in tow, the Azadi Grand Hotel has child care service to assure a worry-free stay. Amenities include business center, currency exchange service, and gift shop. The hotel also affords guests with diverse leisure facilities, including outdoor and indoor pools, health club, and golf course. Tehran is Iran's capital and the administrative center of the whole Tehran Province. It is also in this city where majority of Iranian industries are located, which include companies involved in manufacturing of automobiles, electrical equipment, and chemical products. One of the landmarks to visit while at Azadi Grand Hotel is the Azadi Tower, also known as Freedom Tower. This edifice was erected to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. Also within the city are several cultural institutions, notable of which are the Arachaeological Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, and the Ethnographical Museum. These landmarks housed numerous artifacts pertaining to Islamic culture and history. Iran remains one of the world's top producers of petroleum products. Aside from petroleum products, however, this Middle Eastern nation is also rich in other mineral resources such as copper, lead, and zinc. Other industrial regions in Iran are Esfahan and Tabriz. Esfahan is known for its textile and steel factories while Tabriz is noteworthy for its production of heavy industrial equipment. Search for discounted hotel rooms around Asia on <a href='http://www.asia.com/hotel'>Asia.com hotels</a> search engine and save up to 70% on your hotel. <a href='http://www.asia.com/'>Asia.com</a> is neither affiliated with nor sponsored by Azadi Grand Hotel. This article is provided for informational purposes only.