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Iran

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Iran's border crossings reflect the country's vast landscapes and strategic overland routes, with experiences ranging from busy commercial gateways to remote desert checkpoints. Distances between crossings can be significant, making route planning and realistic travel schedules especially important.

18

Border Crossings

Listed in BCH

7

Borders

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan

Capital

Tehran

Time Zone

UTC+3.5

Iran

Understanding Iran

Iran’s deserts, mountains, and plateau regions shape crossings with Turkey, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Extreme heat or winter snow can affect access. Many posts sit near historical caravan routes.

Border Map

Borders (7)

Iran shares borders with 7 countries.

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Quick Information

Capital Tehran
Official Language Persian
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR)
Calling Code +98

Quick Information

Capital Tehran
Official Language Persian
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR)
Time zone UTC+3.5
Calling code +98

Travel Tip

Iran covers an enormous area, so landscapes range from snowy mountains to vast deserts and fertile valleys, sometimes within the same journey. Long driving days are common, making a flexible itinerary far more enjoyable than trying to rush across the country.

Border Crossings in Iran

Browse border crossings connecting Iran with its neighbouring countries.

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Crossing Tip

Iran covers an enormous area, so landscapes range from snowy mountains to vast deserts and fertile valleys, sometimes within the same journey. Long driving days are common, making a flexible itinerary far more enjoyable than trying to rush across the country.