Southern Iran's principal gateway serving historic Shiraz.
Opened
1938
Location
Shiraz, Iran
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province in southern Iran. It handles both domestic and international flights, connecting the city to destinations across Iran and to regional hubs in the Middle East and Central Asia.
The airport is named after Mohammad Hossein Beheshti's associate Sadegh Dastghaib, a cleric killed in the early years of the Islamic Republic. It serves as a key gateway for tourists visiting Shiraz, a city renowned for its poets, gardens, and proximity to the ancient ruins of Persepolis.
The airport has undergone various expansion and renovation efforts over the decades to accommodate growing passenger traffic. It remains one of the busiest airports in Iran outside the Tehran metropolitan area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Shiraz by taxi or private vehicle, with the airport located approximately 12 kilometres from the city center.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Shiraz include Iran Air, Mahan Air, Iranian Aseman Airlines, and several other Iranian domestic carriers.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after Sadegh Dastghaib, an Iranian cleric and martyr of the early Islamic Republic era.
- ›Shiraz is a major cultural and tourist destination in Iran, boosting the airport's significance for heritage tourism.
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for visitors to the nearby UNESCO-associated ruins of Persepolis.
- ›It is one of the busiest airports in Iran in terms of passenger volume outside the Tehran region.
- ›International routes primarily connect to neighboring countries and regional hubs in the Middle East.
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