Shiraz sits in southern Iran and is the city most identified with the country's traditions of poetry and gardens; the tombs of Hafez and Saadi are here, and both remain living places that people still visit. It is also known for the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, where morning sun pours through the stained glass. Fifty five kilometres to the northeast, Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, entered the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours 40 minutes.
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See flights to Shiraz →When to visit Shiraz
March to May is the best window, when the gardens and bitter orange trees bloom and the rose harvest falls in May. Summers are very hot and dry. The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque needs an early morning visit for the stained glass effect.
Things to do in Shiraz
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Arrive early in the morning to see the light pouring through the stained glass onto the carpets.
The Karim Khan citadel
See the eighteenth century citadel in the middle of the city and the corner tower left leaning by subsidence.
The tomb of Saadi
Visit the tomb with its garden and underground pool, and sit in the cool courtyard.
The Eram Garden
See the cypress rows and pavilion in one of the UNESCO-listed Persian gardens.
The Vakil bazaar
Browse carpet, spice and rosewater stalls under the brick vaults of the bazaar.
Persepolis
See the columns and reliefs of the Achaemenid ceremonial capital, about 55 km from the city.
Flights from Turkey to Shiraz
Shiraz is served by Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), about 10 km from the city centre and reached in about 20 minutes by taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports, and Persepolis is about 55 km from the centre.
Shiraz FAQ
How can I get a Shiraz flight package?
You can split the cost of your Shiraz flight package with Suso over 3 to 24 months, and no credit card limit is required.
Which airport serves Shiraz and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ), about 10 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Shiraz from?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports. The flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours 40 minutes.
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