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Perth to Tehran, Iran $513 Return Leaving March (Departing SYD or MEL $696 RT)

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Perth to Tehran, Iran $513 Return Leaving March (Departing SYD or MEL $696 RT)
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neil on 03/02/2011 - 02:31 adioso.com (1294 clicks)

Flights from Perth to Iran (flying Air Asia) just dropped $179 to $270.

Not only is that a 39% fall in price, it’s a ridiculously cheap price to start.
Once you’ve booked a trip to Tehran, you can go to Kuala Lumpur for $0. Or Singapore for $13.

Via [Adioso Blog]

$696 RT from Melbourne and Sydney.

Iran has a vast history and it's people (different from government) are the one of the friendliest you will ever meet. I would hazard a guess and say that there would be a low Western tourist rate (e.g. no British backpackers everywhere!).

Gadling's description best sums it up:

At first glance Iran doesn't look very inviting, what with an authoritarian government intent on building nukes and quashing dissent. But look past the politics and you'll find a hospitable country with excellent cuisine, rugged scenery, and a fascinating history. Add in a reliable bus system and you can have a relaxing vacation with people who love to meet foreigners. The only danger we faced in Iran was the very real possibility of being fed to death.

Read Gadling's Sean McLachlan's article on his interesting travels there.

Just so I don't look biased, here is SmartTraveler's summary which lists it at the same danger level as Thailand, India, Qatar and South Africa and safer than Indonesia

Just like any other post, personal attacks including ethnic and racial attacks will not be tolerated.

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      • sharky_k on 04/02/2011 - 12:45
        +1

        I believe the problem for most Australian's is you are very likely to be refused entry and possibly detained when entering countries such as Iran and Syria if you have Israeli stamps in your passport. Going to Israel (edit: Occupied Palestine) second is less likely to be an issue.

      • vlad on 04/02/2011 - 13:36

        That's correct. People usually make Israel the last stop on their itinerary to avoid the risk of having an Israeli stamp being seen by officials of enemy countries.

        You also used to be able to ask the Israeli officials to stamp a separate sheet of paper that could be removed, but I am not sure if they still do that.

  • jacklynhydejr on 03/02/2011 - 16:27
    -5

    departing March…returning NEVER!

    • MHLoppy on 03/02/2011 - 16:51

      …

    • zhenjie on 03/02/2011 - 18:50

      I'll buy you a one-way ticket to Tehran then

      • jacklynhydejr on 04/02/2011 - 10:02
        +1

        thanks for your generous offer, though I'd rather you just give me the $513 bucks!

    • Bigsta on 04/02/2011 - 10:22
      -4

      na i wont say it

    • cmdwedge on 04/02/2011 - 11:35
      +1

      HAHA BECAUSE BROWN PEOPLE RIGHT?!?!

      … idiot.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2011 - 19:06

    Some Iranian "PEOPLE" you may know…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWwVsKchDWA

    Though almost none of them live inside Iran, they are all immigrants.

    Sorry if it is not related to the original post.

  • Immortal on 04/02/2011 - 02:34
    +9

    As an Iranian myself, I have lived there for several years and this is a great way to visit my family again. Thank you very much for posting this. Additionally, I am extremely surprised by the level of ignorance people have against this country. It is an amazing place to visit, historically it is very interesting, the people are extremely polite, the food is brilliant, woman are hot and many places to visit. As a Jewish person myself, I have had no problems in iran and it is wonderfully multicultural and accepting, something australia still needs to learn.

    Thanks again!

    behrooz

    • camelgrass on 04/02/2011 - 02:54

      Thanks for offering some balance Immortal!

      I think Australians have a short memory when it comes to our own cases of political interference and human rights abuses which continue today.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneef

    • jacklynhydejr on 04/02/2011 - 10:11

      You are Jewish , lived in Iran, and are still alive…..miracle of miracles

      Did anyone know you were Jewish? Did you wear a star around your neck in public? Very curious to the answer….

      I may be ignorant in your eyes, but the message the Iranian government gives out in nearly EVERY public medium is certainly not one of peace, hospitality, acceptance, and multiculturalism especially including all things Jewish.

      And also, not that I've checked lately, but I am pretty sure those backpackers, I mean "spies," are still imprisoned in your wonderfully multicultural accepting country. Sure, they were morons for being there, but really, who is Iran kidding labeling them spies and keeping them for so long.

      • nudgebargain on 04/02/2011 - 15:16

        "And also, not that I’ve checked lately, but I am pretty sure those backpackers, I mean “spies,” are still imprisoned in your wonderfully multicultural accepting country. Sure, they were morons for being there, but really, who is Iran kidding labeling them spies and keeping them for so long."

        I actually went to the hills in Iraq and saw first hand where those stupid Americans went hiking, the Iranians had a right to detain them, they were playing with fire by crossing into their border without a visa. Especially since they separated them all and got 3 different stories. They are probably too stupid to be spies, but they knew what they were getting into.

    • bargaino on 04/02/2011 - 10:45
      +1

      You had me until

      wonderfully multicultural and accepting, something australia still needs to learn.

      FFS, pork is an illegal import. Perhaps you should ask your parents why 95% of Iranian Jews have left the country in the last couple of generations.
      I would love to visit Iran and see the historic sites before the USAF turns them to rubble.
      I hear the people are much nicer than in some middle-eastern countries, but it is still nowhere near as "multicultural and accepting" as Turkey or Indonesia, let alone Australia. Be careful how you dress!

      edit: that sounds a bit negative. I really would love to visit. I was planning on Pakistan a while back, but that got too dangerous (not interested in hanging around Islamabad :-), so Iran might be a good alternative. The food is good, you say?

  • Bigsta on 04/02/2011 - 10:20
    -2

    DFAT says do not travel to iran

    This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (bombings in the border areas of Sistan-va-Baluchistan and West Azerbaijan provinces). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
    [top]
    Summary

    • We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Iran because of the threat of terrorist attack against Western interests.
    • You should pay close attention to your personal security at all times and closely monitor the media and other local sources for information about possible new safety or security risks.
    • Acts of political violence occur throughout Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Targets for bomb attacks include foreign interests, Iranian government establishments and religious sites. In recent months there have been bombings in the border areas of Sistan-va-Baluchistan and West Azerbaijan provinces.
    • Since the Iranian presidential election in June 2009 there has been heightened political tension and an unpredictable security situation. Large demonstrations and violent clashes, resulting in some deaths, have taken place in Tehran and other cities in Iran. Further incidents are possible. You should monitor developments closely, maintain a low profile and avoid any demonstrations or political gatherings.
    • Political developments in the region may prompt large demonstrations.
    • We strongly advise you not to travel to areas near the Afghanistan and Pakistan borders due to the dangerous security situation and high level of violent crime. This includes Sistan va Baluchistan province and areas in Kerman province east of the city of Kerman (including the city of Bam), as well as areas near the border with Afghanistan in Razavi Khorasan (Khorasan-e-Razavi) and South Khorasan (Khorasan-e-Jonubi) provinces.
    • We strongly advise you not to travel to areas near the border with Iraq, particularly Kurdistan, West Azerbaijan and Ilam provinces and Khorramshahr in Khuzestan province, because of the dangerous security situation.
      o Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
      o organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
      o register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
      o subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
    • neil on 04/02/2011 - 10:33
      +2

      You have selectively copied and pasted from SmartTraveller/DFAT's website. You are referring to the border regions of Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Not the country as a whole.

      The overall level is high degree of caution. Given that you originally posted an ethnic attack and decided wisely to change your comment, I'm not surprised. Leave you bigotry elsewhere.

      EDIT: Bigoted comment is referring to earlier post, not the above post.

      • troyww on 04/02/2011 - 11:34
        +1

        While the comment isn't pro-Iran Copying and pasting from the DFAT site is hardly a racist attack . The copy and paste has not been taken out of context as the very first sentence outlines the region to which the danger levels refer too . Things are not all rosy in Iran and to suggest otherwise is being biased .

  • salekhard on 04/02/2011 - 11:18
    +3

    In the end, those bigots who believe what Iran is like by listening to what foreign governments feed them will miss out. Iran has great skiing and great monuments to visit. The country is reasonably modern, people are very polite and it is nothing like what the media likes to portray.

    Perhaps people should take what is said in the media or by governments with a grain of salt. Thought OzBargainers were smarter than that…

    • jacklynhydejr on 04/02/2011 - 12:13

      "In the end, those bigots who believe what Iran is like by listening to what foreign governments feed them will miss out."

      So I am a bigot for listening to what the PRESIDENT of Iran has had to say on MULTIPLE occasions, and forming an strong opinion about it? Or are you suggesting that the media threw in a voice over just to stir the pot.

      If you are saying we should 'take with a grain of salt" the policies of a country that:

      a)limits the rights of its citizens
      b)mocks the democratic process
      c)calls openly for the destruction of another nation
      d)denys the Holocaust
      e)supports terrorist regimes

      then I must agree to disagree, and then yes, according to your logic, I must be a bigot for abhorring their political stances.

  • neil on 04/02/2011 - 12:31
    +1

    jacklyn, troyww, et. al

    Re: My bigoted comment. I wasn't referring to the post about DFAT in regards to the ethnic attack. The commenter made a derogatory ethnic comment on the earlier page which he/she quickly redacted. Then posted this. That was what I was referring to.

    jacklyn,

    Your facts and are correct about the president and the government. But… The government doesn't equal the people is the point people are trying to bring across and just because you don't like the government doesn't mean you should not like the country, otherwise we wouldn't be travelling to anywhere.

    Being an American in Australia, I don't know how many times I was asked about the US invading Iraq. Uh, yeah, it was me personally who developed the plan to invade Iraq. Me and Cheney. Sheesh.

    Getting back to on topic is if these above things will affect a tourist travelling in Iran. From many blogs and tv shows, it does not appear that this is a problem although caution should be exercised just as you would with any country that is listed as a high degree of caution (South Africa, Thailand etc.).

  • Immortal on 04/02/2011 - 12:57
    +2

    In iran, Jews are treated with respect and fairly, I am really shocked to see peoples reaction to this country. It looks like western media has done a bloody good job making this country seem like something terrible. It is true our government says ridiculous things but please dont think the people are the same. We have highly respected jewish members of parlement and also by law have to have a government that is racially reflective of the people which is important due to the vast amount languages and cultures that exist in this country. If you do go to iran, it would a amazing experiance to see the one of the worlds most historically rich country.

    • andy19363 on 04/02/2011 - 13:51

      Although…. I probably wouldn't brag too much if you were of the baha'i faith whilst over there……. The Govt don't like the baha'is

  • bargaino on 04/02/2011 - 13:16
    +2

    "Iran? The same Iran that’s in the ‘Axis of Evil’? Forget that propaganda and get stuck into a country that meets all the requirements. For a start it’s cheap: for US$25 a day you can live it up in a midrange hotel and eat your heart out. What you won’t find is a glut of other travellers and the hindrance of mass tourism. You’ll see the wonders of the ancient world without a tour group in sight. In fact this is a country that is crying out for visitors, and is deserving of them – the locals are unbelievably welcoming to travellers. Arrive in January for the ancient Persian midwinter festival of Sadeh, which celebrates the creation of fire."
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/iran/travel-tips-and-articles/45…

  • vlad on 04/02/2011 - 13:45
    +1

    An important note for people travelling to Iran:

    Your Aussie ATM cards won't work there. Apparently Iran is not connected to the international ATM networks, so you will have to bring cash in the form of Euros or US dollars for your entire trip, which you then exchange for the local currency (Rials) when you need to.

    Travellers cheques and credit cards are only accepted in few locations. Here are some links:

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/iran/practical-information/money…
    http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Iran/Curren…

    • nudgebargain on 04/02/2011 - 15:11

      This is correct due to US sanctions on Iran. If you bring in US dollars you can easily change them into local currency there.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2011 - 15:03
    +1

    There is a huge difference between the Iranian authoritarian government and the nice Iranian people. The Iranian government defiantly do not represent the majority of Iranian people hence the last year election fraud. (although there are a minority which still back the current government, I'd say 20%)

    Iran is one of most ancient civilizations of the world and definitely is a great place to visit. Having said that, these days doesn't seem to be a good time to travel there if you are a non-Iranian.

    In a nutshell, the people are always kind and welcoming, but the current government is total crap.

    Surfing in youtube, I found some interesting videos from Iran,I thought I'd share:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFEq5X7-XA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVWMcZTk3lc

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA-D4t1ugKY&feature=fvw

    • StewBalls on 04/02/2011 - 15:22

      Rather succinctly put. I have a number of colleagues of Iranian (Persian) descent; funnily enough, like all other cultures I've encountered, there are nice folks & a-holes amongst them…go figure! ;)

      However, when it came to visiting a country like Iran as a complete foreigner and seeking a potential tourist destination, my rationale would be this: Who is running the joint, the nice Iranian people or the authoritarian government? Mmm, lock in "B" thanks Eddie! ;)

  • nudgebargain on 04/02/2011 - 15:11
    +2

    Just thought I'd put in my own 2 cents here. I am a young backpacker and travelled through Iran in 2009 (2 weeks with a GAP Adventures tour and 2 weeks on my own after that). I can't say enough good things about it, it's not for everyone - you are not going to find a pub and then go streaking through a mosque - but it is one of the safest countries I have travelled through and I had no issues whatsoever as far as safety was concerned. The young people are great and it's a very western-friendly country. The only difficulty you'd have, like many other countries, is the language barrier.

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