Gorgan

Gorgan is both the name of a town and an ancient region in   southeast of the Caspian Sea. Gorgan, as capital in Golestan province, is enjoying mild climate. It is situated along a small tributary of the Siah Ab River, 37 km from the Caspian Sea. Gorgan was formerly called Astrabad or Asterabad.

Having more than 6000 years old civilization, passing historical ups and downs, possessing a creative culture, Gorgan has attained a very high status in Iran's splendid history and civilization.

Gorgan (and in general, the Golestan province), has a world-famous carpet and rug industry, made by Turkmen. The patterns of these carpets are derived from the ancient Persian city of Boxara (Bukhara) which is now located in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan. Jajim carpets are also crafted in this province.

Flights to Gorgan with Iran Air

Gorgan Airport is an international airport in Gorgan, Iran .It is located at some 2 kilometres west of the Gorgan-AqQala Highway, and some 5 kilometres north of the city of Gorgan, the capital of Golestan province. There are services to Tehran, Mashhad and Kish Island from the airport.

Iran Air is operating flights to Gorgan and Tehran.