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Shiraz International Airport

Shiraz, IR

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Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport

Shiraz, Iran · Middle East

Southern Iran's main airport and the country's third-busiest in 1402 (about 2.64 million passengers), serving Shiraz and Fars province. It is now almost entirely domestic: Istanbul, on Iran Air and Iran Airtour, is the only scheduled international route. It has separate domestic and international halls, a paid CIP service, and a Metro Line 1 terminus near the entrance. Germany warns against all travel to Iran, and EASA advises EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace.

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4.4/ 10

Rough

Ease of use5.5
Comfort & amenities4.0
Food & retail3.5
Ground access6.0
Reliability3.0
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport

Shiraz, Iran · Middle East

Southern Iran's main airport and the country's third-busiest in 1402 (about 2.64 million passengers), serving Shiraz and Fars province. It is now almost entirely domestic: Istanbul, on Iran Air and Iran Airtour, is the only scheduled international route. It has separate domestic and international halls, a paid CIP service, and a Metro Line 1 terminus near the entrance. Germany warns against all travel to Iran, and EASA advises EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace.

Airportist Score

4.4/ 10

Rough

Ease of use5.5
Comfort & amenities4.0
Food & retail3.5
Ground access6.0
Reliability3.0
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
20 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 20 minutes to the city centre (estimate)
Airport taxi service
Cheapest to city
Shiraz Metro Line 1 (Shahid Dastgheib station)
Not verified · About 25 minutes to the city centre (estimate)
Lounge
1
On time
70%
of departures
Terminals
2
halls: domestic and international (new international terminal under construction)

The lounge at SYZ
SYZ security wait times

4 photos

SYZGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Check your flight the same day

Airspace can close without warning; reconfirm on the day.

Germany's Foreign Office warns that renewed fighting could again close Iranian airspace and cancel flights at short notice, as it did in spring 2026. The Istanbul service runs only a few times a week, so confirm your flight with the airline on the day you travel and keep a fallback plan.

Terminal

Domestic and international halls

Two separate halls; go to the international one for Istanbul.

Domestic flights use the domestic terminal, and international flights (currently Istanbul) use the separate international terminal with its own passport and customs control. A new international terminal is being built, but it isn't open yet.

Food

Cafés and souvenir stands only

Simple cafés and souvenir stands; no verified hours.

Both terminals have a café/restaurant and stands selling Shiraz souvenirs, and the domestic terminal also has a fast-food outlet and a small market. HonestAirport could not verify opening hours or prices. Alcohol is banned in Iran.

Status

Only paid CIP, no lounge programmes

Paid CIP only; status cards don't get you in.

The airport has no Priority Pass or airline lounge. The paid CIP service is in the domestic departures terminal and handles both domestic and international passengers. Book it through an Iranian agency before your flight; foreign nationals pay different prices.

Live conditions

Right now at SYZ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic flights to and from Shiraz and Fars province
Getting into the city by metro from the airport entrance
Paid CIP service for domestic and international departures

Watch out for

Germany's travel warning and request to leave Iran; risk of arbitrary arrest
Airspace can close and flights can be cancelled without warning
Istanbul is the only scheduled international route
Foreign cards don't work; bring cash
No photography: the airfield is shared with the air force

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

5.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

4.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

3.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

3.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

About 2.64 million (Iranian year 1402, Mar 2023–Mar 2024, Iran Airports Company)

Terminals

2 halls: domestic and international (new international terminal under construction)

On-time departures

70%

Typical security

20 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SYZ.

Updated Nov 3, 2026

Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport (IATA SYZ, ICAO OISS) is the airport of Shiraz, capital of Fars province in southern Iran. Local time is Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30).
In Iranian year 1402 (March 2023 to March 2024) it handled about 2.64 million passengers and 24,190 aircraft movements, the third-busiest airport in Iran, according to Iran Airports Company figures.
Most traffic is domestic. In Aban 1404 (October/November 2025) the airport handled 226,006 passengers, of whom 44,210 flew internationally.
As of autumn 2026 Istanbul is the only scheduled international destination, flown by Iran Air and Iran Airtour a few times a week. Flights to the UAE are suspended, and Najaf depends on demand.
Domestic and international flights use separate terminal halls. A new international terminal is under construction.
The airfield is shared with the Iranian Air Force. Germany's Foreign Office warns against all travel to Iran and urges German nationals to leave the country.

15 official sources

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https://www.flytoday.ir/cip/shirazcip
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiraz_Shahid_Dastgheib_International_Airport

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Shiraz International Airport and the Shiraz city center
City center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport taxi serviceCheapest: Shiraz Metro Line 1 (Shahid Dastgheib station)
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
CIP Terminal
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Traveler Tips
Bring enough cash (euros or US dollars) for your whole stay. Because of sanctions, foreign credit and debit cards don't work in Iran.
10 tips & hacks
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Amenities
5 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Paid CIP serviceCafés & souvenir stands
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Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Shiraz International Airport and the Shiraz city center

This airport SYZ
City center Shiraz

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

There are two terminal halls. Domestic flights use the domestic terminal; international flights use the international terminal, which has its own passport and customs control.
A new international terminal is under construction, so the current international hall is the older one.
The international terminal is listed with currency exchange, a prayer room, a smoking room, baggage wrapping, toilets and free internet. HonestAirport couldn't verify opening hours.
The domestic terminal has an information desk, ATMs (Iranian cards only), lifts and escalators, a prayer room, a café, a restaurant and a market.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Metro: Shiraz Metro Line 1 ends at Shahid Dastgheib (airport) station on Allah (Gol-e Sorkh) Square, near the airport entrance. It's about 820 m from the domestic terminal; walk or take the minibus.
Taxi: an airport taxi service operates from the terminals. HonestAirport found no published fares, so agree the price first. Germany's Foreign Office recommends pre-booked taxis over street taxis.
Parking: the airport has a car park; CIP customers get dedicated parking. Fees weren't verified.
Road safety in Iran is poor. Germany's Foreign Office advises against motorbike taxis and two-wheelers.

Ride to Shiraz

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To city center

Shiraz

~5.6 km

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Cheapest

Shiraz Metro Line 1 (Shahid Dastgheib station)

The Line 1 terminus is on Allah (Gol-e Sorkh) Square at the airport entrance, about 820 m from the domestic terminal.

Time to city

About 25 minutes to the city centre (estimate)

Cost

Not verified

Tip: Walk or take the minibus between the station and the terminal.

FastestBest for luggage

Airport taxi service

Airport taxis run from the terminals.

Time to city

About 20 minutes to the city centre (estimate)

Cost

Not published; agree the fare first

Tip: Germany's Foreign Office recommends pre-booked taxis over street taxis.

Airport car park

Public parking at the terminals; CIP customers get dedicated parking.

Time to city

About 20 minutes to the city centre (estimate)

Cost

Not verified

Tip: Leave extra time for security checks on the approach road.

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Depends

Domestic TerminalLandside, domestic departures hall

SYZ's only lounge-style option: a paid CIP service in the domestic departures hall for both domestic and international passengers.

Access: Day pass

Amenities: Internet · Rest area · Check-in and baggage handled by staff

Best for: Skipping the general check-in queues · International departures on the Istanbul route

Full access guide

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Lounges: there is no Priority Pass, alliance or airline lounge. The only option is the paid CIP service in the domestic departures terminal, on the right-hand side of the main hall, with its own door from the public area. It handles both domestic and international flights.
The CIP service takes care of check-in and bags for you and includes refreshments, internet and a rest area. Book it through an Iranian agency before your flight; prices are different for foreign nationals.
Food: both terminals list a café/restaurant and Shiraz souvenir stands; the domestic terminal also has fast food. Opening hours and prices aren't published.
Wi-Fi: free internet is listed in the terminals, but access to many foreign sites is blocked.

basic

Paid CIP service

Has Lounge

In the domestic departures terminal; handles domestic and international passengers; booked in advance through agencies.

basic

Cafés & souvenir stands

Food

Café/restaurant and Shiraz souvenir stands in both terminals; fast food in the domestic terminal.

basic

Free internet

Fast WiFi

Listed in the terminals; many foreign sites are blocked in Iran.

basic

Currency exchange

Shopping

In the international terminal; foreign cards don't work in Iran, so bring cash.

good

Metro Line 1 terminus

Easy Transport

Shahid Dastgheib station on Gol-e Sorkh Square, about 820 m from the domestic terminal.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Bring enough cash (euros or US dollars) for your whole stay. Because of sanctions, foreign credit and debit cards don't work in Iran.
Expect restricted internet: many sites, apps and VPNs are blocked, and using an unapproved VPN is a criminal offence.
Iran Air has been under EU sanctions since October 2024. EU nationals may not pay sanctioned airlines, even indirectly for a ticket, so check who operates your Istanbul flight before you buy.
Keep your e-visa printout with your passport. The visa is electronic and isn't stamped into your passport.
Metro Line 1 ends at Shahid Dastgheib station, near the airport entrance. From there it's a walk or a short shuttle to the terminals.

01

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

Don't take photos

Photography at airports and near military sites can lead to arrest.

SYZ shares its airfield with the Iranian Air Force. Germany's Foreign Office advises against taking photos or video in or around airports, and warns that devices may be searched.

Pro

Avoids serious legal risk

Watch-out

No airport photos

02

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Take the metro from the airport entrance

Line 1 ends at Shahid Dastgheib station on Gol-e Sorkh Square.

The station is about 820 m from the domestic terminal; walk or take the minibus. Taxi fares aren't published, so agree the price first.

Pro

Cheap and avoids traffic

Watch-out

A walk with luggage

03

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Book CIP ahead

The only lounge-style option; no Priority Pass or airline lounge.

The CIP service is in the domestic departures terminal and handles both domestic and international flights. Book through an Iranian agency; prices differ for foreign nationals.

Pro

Staff handle check-in and bags

Watch-out

Must be paid for and booked in advance

04

LayoverTraveler Tips & Hacks

Reconfirm international flights

Istanbul is the only scheduled international route.

Flights to the UAE are suspended, and Germany's Foreign Office warns that airspace closures and cancellations can happen without warning. Leave plenty of time for any onward connection in Istanbul.

Pro

Avoids being stranded

Watch-out

Fewer options

05

FamilyTraveler Tips & Hacks

Carry enough cash

Foreign credit and debit cards don't work in Iran.

Bring euros or US dollars for your whole stay. Germany's Foreign Office says there's no way to withdraw money in Iran with foreign cards.

Pro

Avoids getting stuck without money

Watch-out

Means carrying cash

Entry requirements

Iran (IR)

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Published alerts

Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Nov 3, 2026.

Moderate

Germany's Foreign Office (as of 3 November 2026) warns against all travel to Iran and urges German nationals to leave. It says renewed fighting could close the airspace and cancel flights at any time, as in spring 2026.EASA CZIB-2026-04-R2 advises EU operators not to fly in the Tehran FIR at any altitude; it is valid until 16 November 2026.Istanbul is the only scheduled international route (Iran Air and Iran Airtour); UAE flights are suspended. Iran Air has been under EU sanctions since October 2024.On-time share, delays, cancellations, security wait and travel times are HonestAirport estimates; no punctuality data is published for SYZ.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays25 min · 30%

Typical arrival delays25 min · 30%

Typical cancellations0 min · 8%

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