Arrival and Departure

Isfahan international airport is located in the North-East of Isfahan at a distance of about 20 kilometers. There are several international flights to and from this airport. The organizing committee tries to manage the program such that the majority of teams be able to arrive at and depart from Isfahan airport.

The list of incoming and outgoing flights of Shahid Beheshti Airport of Isfahan can be seen in the following tables.

Incoming International Flights to Isfahan during a week
Aircraft Type	Arrival Time	Entry Number	Origin City	Airline	Week Days
B738	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Sunday
B738	11:30	171	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
B737	10:40	6644	Najaf	ATA Airlines
B738	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Monday
B738	11:30	171	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
B737	11:00	6836		Varesh Airlines
	21:30	6822		Varesh Airlines
	16:50	6544		Aseman Airlines
B738	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Tuesday
	10:00	7929	Najaf	Caspian Airlines
	11:30	171		Iraqi Airways
B737	12:55	684		Iran Air
	16:00	6822		Varesh Airlines
	11:55	273	Dubai	Flydubai
A320	12:05	2124	Dubai	Qeshm Air
A321	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Wednesday
A320	03:50	470	Doha	Qatar Airways
B737	19:05	6544	Najaf	Aseman Airlines
	16:00	6822		Varesh Airlines
	20:30	6836		Varesh Airlines
B738	01:55	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Thursday
B737	11:30	171	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
	15:30	6836		Varesh Airlines
	19:30	6822		Varesh Airlines
B738	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Friday
A320	02:50	470	Doha	Qatar Airways
A320	17:40	2124	Dubai	Qeshm Air
B737	18:50	6544	Najaf	Aseman Airlines
B738	01:05	892	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Saturday
B738	00:30	6822	Najaf	Varesh Airlines
B737	16:00	6836		Varesh Airlines
B737	12:55	684		Iran Air
A321	19:00	610	Kuwait	Iran Air
B737	12:45	273	Dubai	Flydubai

International flights departing from Isfahan during a week
Aircraft Type	Departure Time	Departure Number	Destination City	Airline	Week Days
B738	02:00	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Sunday
B738	12:30	172	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
B737	11:40	6643	Najaf	ATA Airlines
B738	02:00	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Monday
B738	12:30	172	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
B737	12:00	6835		Varesh Airlines
	22:30	6821		Varesh Airlines
	17:50	6545		Aseman Airlines
B738	02:00	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Tuesday
	11:00	7928	Najaf	Caspian Airlines
	12:30	172		Iraqi Airways
B737	14:40	685		Iran Air
	07:00	6821		Varesh Airlines
	12:55	274	Dubai	Flydubai
A320	13:05	2125	Dubai	Qeshm Air
A321	02:50	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Wednesday
A320	04:55	471	Doha	Qatar Airways
B737	20:05	6545	Najaf	Aseman Airlines
	07:00	6821		Varesh Airlines
	21:30	6835		Varesh Airlines
B738	02:50	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Thursday
B737	12:30	172	Najaf	Iraqi Airways
	06:30	6835		Varesh Airlines
	20:30	6821		Varesh Airlines
B738	02:00	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Friday
A320	04:55	471	Doha	Qatar Airways
A320	20:15	2125	Dubai	Qeshm Air
B737	19:50	6545	Najaf	Aseman Airlines
B738	02:00	893	Istanbul	Turkish Airlines	Saturday
B738	06:30	6821	Najaf	Varesh Airlines
B737	17:00	6835		Varesh Airlines
B737	14:40	685		Iran Air
B737	13:45	274	Dubai	Flydubai

The Climate

Iran has a diverse climate due to its vast size and varied topography, but in general, it is a dry and semi-arid country. Summers tend to be hot and dry, while winters can be cold and snowy in the northern regions.

Isfahan, located in central Iran, experiences hot and arid summers with daytime temperatures averaging around 35-40°C (95-104°F) in July. It’s important to note that Isfahan is a desert city, so the temperature can drop significantly at night, sometimes up to 20-25°C (68-77°F) lower than daytime temperatures.

Therefore, when visiting Isfahan in early July, it’s essential to pack lightweight, breathable clothing such as cotton or linen fabrics, loose-fitting pants, and long-sleeved shirts to protect against the sun. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen with a high SPF rating are also highly recommended to protect against the intense sunlight. Additionally, it’s crucial to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

Overall, visitors to Isfahan in early July should prepare for hot and dry weather and take appropriate measures to protect themselves from the sun and stay hydrated.

Currency

While the Rial is the official currency, the Toman is the more commonly used currency in everyday life due to its ease of use in smaller denominations. One Toman is equivalent to 10 Rials. There are lots of exchange offices in big cities and popular currencies can be easily exchanged. The current exchange rates for 1 US Dollar and 1 Euro are 52000 and 55000 Toman respectively

Food

The main Persian cuisines are combinations of bread, rice with meat, chicken or fish and plenty of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and nuts. Iranian food is not very spicy or hot, only some mild spices such as saffron, dried limes, golden fried onions, and cinnamon are used.

During IPhO 2024, the delegates will be served foods considered more or less international, together with few Iranian dishes each meal.

Electricity

Household electricity voltage in Iran is 220 volts (50 Hz) with two-pin outlet. Make sure your charger and electronics are compatible with this voltage. If needed, please bring a three-pin to two-pin adapter.