Transport - Iran - page 680

GETTING THERE & AWAY
International sanctions have made Iran increasingly isolated, but it is fairly simple to get in-
to the country on a plane, by train from Turkey or across numerous border crossings from
neighbouring countries.
Flights and tours can be booked online at lonelyplanet.com/bookings .
Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' for estimating travel carbon emissions.
Entering the Country
Assuming you have a visa, most immigration and border officials are efficient and tourists
rarely get too much hassle. Land borders can take longer if you're on a bus or train. Women
need to be adequately covered from the moment they get off the plane or arrive at the bor-
der ( Click here , for details).
Arriving without a visa is risky, as the visa on arrival process sees a lot of people turned
away ( Click here ) .
ESPECIALLY IN IRAN, THINGS CHANGE…
Prices in this chapter will change and should be read as a guide only. With sky-high inflation and fuel costs rising
sharply when we were researching, prices on the ground will almost certainly be higher than those listed here.
Such economic factors are particularly trying for small businesses, so don't be surprised if some services have
closed altogether. Having said that, we're confident we've listed strong businesses wherever possible. We're also con-
fident that on the ground you will be able to get the latest taxi/bus/train fares yourselves, just as you check with air-
lines or travel agents the conditions of air tickets. For up-to-date details ask other travellers on the Thorn Tree
( www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree ) .
Passport
Iran will not issue visas to Israeli passport holders, and people with an Israeli passport will
be turned away at the border (you won't get on a flight to Iran with an Israeli passport).
Similarly, having an Israeli stamp in any other passport will see you turned away or put on
the next flight out.