We have put together some answers to questions that we are frequently asked in the office - what is the baggage allowance? where is the Iranian Embassy and so on. You can find answers to your questions about visas in our Iranian Visas section.
Is it Necessary to Reconfirm my Return Flight from Tehran?
IRAN AIR FLIGHTS : Yes you must reconfirm your flight from Tehran or Shiraz back to London a minimum of 3 days before departure but in high season we recommend you reconfirm about 7 days before departure.
Departures may be reconfirmed in Iran by telephone: + 98 21 4467 2200
or by email:-
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If you reconfirm by email you must include your name, date of travel, booking reference and telephone number / email where you can be contacted.
MAHAN AIRLINES : You must reconfirm your flight from Tehran to Birmingham a minimum of 3 days before departure (high season we recommend 7 days prior) by phoning + 98 21 480 41111
OTHER AIRLINES: You do not need to reconfirm your flights on any other airlines but we suggest that if you are staying in Iran for a while, you telephone the airline and check if there have been any time changes.
What is the Baggage Allowance on Iran Airlines?
Please ensure that all your baggage complies with the following requirements, both for safety reasons, and to avoid later problems with baggage handling services.ONLY ONE ITEM OF HAND LUGGAGE IS ALLOWED ON BOARD, WEIGHT NOT EXCEEDING 5KG, AND NO LARGER THAN 50X35X20CM IN DIMENSION. Also, a camera, a coat, notebook, an umbrella, a book or newspaper, may be carried on board.
Animals may not be carried in the passenger cabin of Iran Air flights. Please contact Iran Air Airport staff to make arrangements.
The baggage allowance is 30kg for adults, economy class; and 40KG for Homa class, of luggage per passenger.
GROSS WEIGHT OF EACH PIECE OF LUGGAGE MUST NOT EXCEED 30KG.
THE CHARGE FOR EXCESS BAGGAGE IS 10GBP PER KG, payable at check-in points, as well as boarding gate, in the event of over weight or over sized hand luggage .
Clearly label all items of luggage with your name and contact details, on an appropriately visible location.
Avoid packing cash, important documents, and other valuable items in your checked in luggage.
Where is the Iranian Embassy in London?
Iranian Embassy:
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
16 Prince´s Gate
London SW7 1PT
Iranian Consulate:
Consulate Section
50 Kensington Court
London W8 5DB
Iranian Calendar?
The Iranian calendar (Persian: گاهشماری هجری خورشیدی Gahshomari-ye Hejri-ye Khorshidi means Solar Hejri calendar) or Persian calendar can refer to any in a succession of a set of calendars. They have been used for over two millennia in Iran (Persia), Afghanistan, and Greater Iran. It's is also widely referred to as the Persian calender.
What is the Dress code in Iran?
Men
Shorts are not acceptable.
Wearing ties or bows is not a problem.
T-shirts are acceptable.
Women
Obeying Islamic rules including Hijab or Islamic dress-code is necessary in Iran. However these rules are not observed very strict, especially for tourists and foreigners. You must not worry about maintaining your hijab , since in times you have forgotten about it, the maximum penalty will be a request (usually in a kind way) to make it correct.
There are some minimum requirements for foreign women dress-code in public places :
1. Color : It's a completely false belief that wearing must be dark in Iran. There is no limitation in this respect and we recommend you make sure using light colors in summer.
2. Head : Hair should be covered. It does not mean you shall have a tight scarf around your head. Don't worry, It is very usual that some parts remain out of the cover. It's quite acceptable for women to allow whips of their hair to frame their face. Appropriate hats & caps can do this function as well as scarves. Scarf is the most common covering for head and is called "Roosari" in Farsi.
3. Body : Should be covered with loose clothes like man shirt, coat or manteau. Arms should not be bare.
4. Legs & feet : Legs should be covered down to ankles. Feets can be bare and you can wear sandals. Tight jeans are no problem.
Tip1 : In summer and hot weather, you can cheat(!) and not wear shirt under your coat/manteau. Who understands?!
Tip2 : In winter time, apart from covering the head, the rest is the same as what you wear in your home country.
Tip3 : You better enter Iran with a coat and a scarf and select your style by watching the Iranian women in the streets.
Tip 4 : Once a chador is needed, like in holy places, it will be given upon entrance.
Tip 5 : Following the dress-code is necessary form the time of on-boarding international flights. On Iranian Flights, it is usually requested when the plane enters the Iranian boundaries.