Cheap Flights to Tabriz, Iran
About Tabriz
Tabriz is the capital city of the Azerbaijan; also it is the most populous city in the northern cities of Iran. Tabriz is the city with a history of 4,500 years and laid 1,350 meters above the sea level. This beautiful city is bordered by the Quru River valley and volcanic shaft of Sahand and Eynali Mountains. Tabriz acts as the industrial hub in the northwest Iran. Numerous heavy industries including Automobile, petrochemical, cement production, textile, refineries, and machinery tools are located in and around the city. A historical bazaar complex in the city has been extolled as a UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city is sprawled in the area of 1035 square meters with the population of 1,545,491. The currency used in the city is Iranian Rial.
Tourist Attractions in Tabriz
Tabriz is the city with 4500 years of history. The city has lost its many precious monuments and architectural marvels over the period of time due to the numerous invasions and repeated blows by earthquakes, floods. However, there are many structures still welcoming the passionate visitors and proving its influence in the history of Iran. The city is blended with ancient mosques, bazaars, museums and monuments. ‘Blue Mosque’ is the primeval attraction of the city built back in 1465, which is tiled with stunning blue ceramic.
‘The Bazaar of Tabriz’, a UNESCO Heritage Site is the largest bazaar in the world and oldest of the Middle East. ‘El Goli’ is a square built in an artificial pool allows you to sip a cup of coffee or eat delicious tchelokebab. ‘Azerbaijan Museum’ exhibits the ancient Islamic coins and other religious findings, archaeological findings, padlocks collection, sculptures of the Ahad Hosseini. Ark-e-Alishah, Constitution house are other two buildings in the city that attract with its huge design. There are abundant attractions nearby the city, includes Orumyeh salted lake, stunning Babak Castle, troglodytic village Kandovan, Mount Sahand, 700 years old Rob-e-Rashidi complex, Gholestan Garden, world’s fifth art museum Tabriz Art Museum, Poets Tomb, 60 years old breathtaking Canonical palaces.
Shopping, Dining & Nightlife in Tabriz
Tabriz is one of the cities keeping the rich Iranian heritage since ages. Its bazaars are protected by the UNESCO. ‘Tabriz carpets’ are the famous shopping icons in the world. These are the finest and an expensive carpet comes in vibrant colors. You will get the ‘Rugs’ at lowest possible rate compared to the west. Amir Bazaar is famous for gold shops and you can get the traditional jewellery designs along with the modern. Before leaving Tabriz, don’t forget to pack the famous and tasty ‘Tabriz Nuts’.
Dining in Tabriz is an amazing experience for the tourists; most of the restaurants will serve you the traditional Kebabs and rice. Only a few restaurants offer the international culinary in the city. Abgousht (Meat broth), Kufteh, Kufteh Tabrizi are the most popular and delicious foods in the city. You must taste the Tabriz’s ‘Qurabiya’ famous and delicious confectionery along with Nuga(or Nuqa), and Ris. Do not miss the ‘Tabriz Dried Nuts’, which are expensive, yet worth to taste.
There is no night life in the city. Tabriz is a religious country follows the customs strictly. Alcohol is prohibited and you can rarely spot the late night private parties, where alcohol will not be served. Tea, Qalyan, coffee and soft drinks will be available in the city.
Tabriz Festivals and Seasons
Iranian provinces and cities are religiously and traditionally bonded. They celebrate all the Islamic, Yarisan, Zorastrain, and Christian festivals along with cultural events. Ramadan and Eid Ul-Fitr, Muharrum are the popularly celebrated Islamic festivals, while Christians celebrate the Christmas Day and Easter. Nowruz, Mehregan, Jashne Sade, Shabe Chelle, Chaharshanbe Suri, Sepandarmazgan, Sizdah Bedar are other Iranian festivals celebrated grandly in the city.
Transportation in Tabriz
You can get around in the city through buses, shared taxies, and rental taxies. Don’t try the bus, it will spoil the trip and waste your time. Buses neither follow the schedule nor map. Local shared cars are the best option to roam around with fun and inexpensive too. Local shared car drivers will be friendly and most of them would love to share the greatness of their city history and cultures.
Popular Sports in Tabriz
Tabriz is a sports hub in the Northern region of the Iran. Bhag Shomal is the biggest sports complex with Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming pool, Basket Ball arenas. Also, there are numerous small sports complexes sprawled around the city. International and national Football and Cycling events were held in the city, which dragged the attention of locals.
Tabriz has four national level teams for football; Shahrdari Tabriz, Machine Sazi, Tractor Sazi, and Gostaresh Foolad. They challenge the fellow cities in the national level competitions. Futsal’ is another famous game played and followed by the Tabrizians. Popular ‘Azerbaijan Cycling Tour’ born in the Tabriz city, which is occurring annually since 1986.
Weather in Tabriz
You can feel the semi-arid climate in Tabriz city. This region is covered by the grasslands, croplands, and shrub lands. Tabriz enjoys the regular seasons with 380 millimetres precipitation. The spring season is a mild and fine climate, summer will be semi-hot and dry, autumn season will be humid and rainy, and winter season would be full of snow. The city’s average temperature was recorded as 12 degrees C.
Winter season remains for six months and that is the best season to visit the city. Summer and other seasons are not touring friendly.
Emergency Numbers
For any tour related complications you can contact +98 764 4424423 and for any emergency services dial 110
Embassy Information
Tabriz is 624 kilometres away from the capital city Tehran. It takes 1 hour flight and 5 hours on roadway. You can find the 95 countries’ embassies in Tehran, capital of Iran.
Tabriz Airport Information & Location
Tabriz International Airport (IATA: TBZ, ICAO: OITT) serves domestic and international. This is the first Iranian International Airport to gain the ISO 9001-2000 certification. Along with the domestic services, it rarely covers the Middle East countries. This airport is also used by the Iranian Republic of Iran Air Force as the tactical Air Base 2.
Airline Information
Tabriz International Airport is not a busy airport. Domestic flights will frequently land in this airport whereas in international corner, this airport serves only to the Middle East. Below are the frequently visited airlines in Tabriz airport along with Kish Air and Saudia.
Local Transportation To & From Tabriz Airport
Tabriz Municipality provides the scheduled bus services to and from airport. Buses from Tabriz bazaar to the airport and vice versa will be available at the airport. Subsequently Taxi services are also available at the airport supported by the Tabriz Municipality.
Airport Facilities
Tabriz Airport provides a good number of facilities. You can find the Restaurants, Banks, ATM’s, Information Desk, Currency Exchange, and Services for Physically Handicapped facilities.
Hotels near Tabriz International Airport
A good number of luxury hotels are sprawled within a distance of 6 to 7 kilometres from the airport. Darya Hotel, Sina Hotel, Park Hotel, Gostaresh Hotel, Kosar Hotels are the nearby hotels to the airport with good facilities.
Airport Enquiries
For any Airport general enquiries contact to – 04132606111;
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Tabriz International Airport Address |
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East Azerbaijan, Bolvar-e-Shahid Khalaban Babayi, |
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Tabriz, Iran, Ph: +98 41 1523 4705 |
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