Shahrīār: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Shahrīār is a city of 309,607 people in Iran (Tehran), 1,159 m (3,802 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Shahrīār runs from about 9 h 47 min a day in late December to 14 h 37 min in late June (computed for 35.66° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Shahrīār is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Payam International Airport (PYK, 25 km), Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 28 km).
Flights to Shahrīār: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Shahrīār · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Tehran, 33 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Isfahan, 339 km — flights · buses · car rental
- Karaj, 20 km — tours
- Qom, 114 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kermanshah, 393 km — buses · car rental
- Rasht, 223 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Hamadān, 250 km — tours
- Arāk, 214 km — tours
- Eslamshahr, 20 km — tours
- Ardabīl, 379 km
Common questions
Which airport serves Shahrīār?
Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Shahrīār?
About 309,607 people live in Shahrīār (GeoNames).
What time zone is Shahrīār in?
Asia/Tehran, currently UTC+3:30.
What currency is used in Shahrīār?
The Rial (IRR). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Shahrīār?
Tehran (33 km), Isfahan (339 km), Karaj (20 km), Qom (114 km), Kermanshah (393 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.