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How to Find Cheap Flights to Shiraz

If you are headed to Iran to visit this ancient Persian city, Skyscanner can help you find cheap flights to Shiraz. We scour the internet for the best prices, fastest layovers, and most convenient days. We'll help you to find deals from the U.K. for last-minute flights to Shiraz.

When to Book

The best times to visit Shiraz are the spring and fall when the temperatures are more moderate. In each case, you'll want to book at least three weeks in advance to get cheap flights to Shiraz. Last-minute flights to Shiraz are possible a few days before your departure date, but there is no guarantee you will find good fares then. It will typically depend on how much room is left on the plane.

Airports With Direct Flights From the U.K.

There are no direct flights to Shiraz from the U.K. to Shiraz Airport (SYZ). Visitors from the U.K. will need to have a layover in a Middle Eastern city, most commonly Tehran at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You can also get flights to Shiraz through other major airports in the region via Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Dubai International Airport (DXB), and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST).

Airlines That Fly to Shiraz From the U.K.

The most common airlines that fly into Shiraz include Iran Aseman Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Caspian Airlines, Fly Dubai, ATA, Air Arabia, and Iran Air.

Airports

Shiraz International Airport is the largest in southern Iran and the second most modern in the nation after Tehran. It received a major upgrade in 2005. To reach the city from the airport, there is a three-line metro system, a nationwide rail system, and a wide network of buses and taxis.

When to Go

If you want temperate weather, the spring and fall are the best times to visit. In spring, you can visit the famous gardens of Shiraz when the flowers are in full bloom. As far as desert oases go, this is one of the world's best.

What's the Weather Like?

Shiraz is a desert that can see noticeable temperature fluctuations. In the summer, highs hover near 37 degrees. In the winter, lows average around zero. The average temperature in the spring and autumn is around 15 degrees Celsius. There is little humidity, and nights can be cold year-round.

City Guide: What to See and Do

Shiraz was created and named for one of the world's most famous red wine grapes. Archaeology buffs will revel in the ancient ruins of Persepolis, Bishapur, Pasargadae, and Firousabad. These sites include ancient tombs of rulers like Cyrus the Great, Hafiz, Saadi, and Khaju e Kermani. There are a series of mosques dating back to the 1100s, including Atigh Jame' and Vakil.

Plant lovers shouldn't miss Eram Gardens, one of the most beautiful displays of flora in this green city. Explore the Baba Kuhi and Chehel Maqam mountains just outside the city, and discover the Qur'an Gate where two ancient copies of this hallowed book were found.