One of the key advantages of Shiraz Airport is its easy accessibility. Shiraz boasts a reliable public transport system, including buses, metro, and taxis.
To reach Shiraz Airport by car, drive towards the Shiraz-Bandar Abbas road. At the end of Ferdows Boulevard, you will reach Gol Sorkh Square. From there, head towards Shah Cheraghi Square to find the airport. Alternatively, Shiraz Metro Line 1 will take you to Gol Sorkh Square, and the airport is just a short distance away. Special airport buses and 24-hour taxis from any point in the city also provide convenient access.
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Second Most Equipped Airport in Iran
Shiraz has two airports, commonly referred to as the old and new airports. The new one, Shahid Dastgheib International Airport, was established 58 years ago in 1961. It is considered one of the best airports in Iran.
After Imam Khomeini International Airport, Shiraz Airport is the second most equipped in Iran regarding navigation and electronic systems. It is the busiest airport in southern Iran and the fourth busiest in the country. Shahid Dastgheib International Airport has two runways and two separate terminals for domestic and international flights. Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, while Terminal 2 caters to international flights.
Flight Destinations from Shiraz Airport
Shiraz International Airport offers regular flights to over 20 domestic and about 15 international destinations. It also has the potential to create air routes to an additional 10 domestic and international destinations. Major domestic airlines and regional carriers such as Air Arabia, Flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Tailwind Airlines operate flights from Shiraz. The airport is also home to the domestic airline, Sepehran.
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Domestic Destinations
- Tehran
- Isfahan
- Tabriz
- Mashhad
- Ahvaz
- Sari
- Nowshahr
- Bandar Abbas
- Lar
- Abadan
- Bushehr
- Kerman
- Kermanshah
- Lamerd
- Kish
- Qeshm
- Lavan
- Siri
- Mahshahr
- Khark
- Asaluyeh
- Rasht
International Destinations
The airport facilitates flights to international destinations such as:
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Austria
- Malaysia
- Syria
- Qatar
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Bahrain
- Saudi Arabia
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Georgia
Shiraz Airport has an annual capacity to handle 10 million domestic and international passengers.
Visa Issuance Facility
Shahid Dastgheib International Airport offers two-week tourist visas for citizens of most countries. This service excludes citizens from the USA, Canada, Colombia, the UK, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Bangladesh, and Somalia. The visa issuance process at the airport takes less than 15 minutes. There is also a currency exchange counter for converting foreign currencies to Iranian Rials and vice versa.
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Facilities at Shiraz Airport
Parking
Shiraz Airport provides three parking options for travelers:
- Multi-story parking with a capacity of 750 vehicles
- Open parking for 120 vehicles
- Open parking at the international terminal for 800 vehicles
Hotels
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Shiraz Hotels
The airport features an on-site hotel for travelers. If you prefer other accommodation, the nearest hotel is approximately 10 kilometers away.
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