TK/*A : LAX-IFN (Isfahan, Iran) for $601 a.i. , 16,526 miles @ 3.6cpm

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jammanxc , Dec 28, 2012 8:58 am
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Routing is LAX-IST-IFN-IST-LAX for 16,526 miles W fare which can be credited 100% to United Airlines

Sample dates:
February 19th – March 4th, 2013


Pictures and routing are available on my blog post here -

http://pointssummary.com/2012/12/28/...ing-all-taxes/


Note: A visa is required for US Citizens

Bookable on turkishairlines.com
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colpuck , Dec 28, 2012 10:17 am
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Really a VISA for a us citizen to go to Iran?
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TheBOSman , Dec 28, 2012 10:35 am
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Should mention more specifically that this is for Isfahan, Iran. IFN is not a common code, and many people may not want to go to Iran. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan...tional_Airport
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capacutec , Dec 28, 2012 11:07 am
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I'll pass on that milage run.
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hauteboy , Dec 28, 2012 11:15 am
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Nice... Isfahan is a gorgeous city and great food. Too bad my visa just expired last week.. was in Iran in September.
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FedUp2 , Dec 28, 2012 12:35 pm
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I would love to go; how hard / easy is it to get a visa and how long does it take?
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sfosmith , Dec 28, 2012 1:12 pm
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I've wanted to go for some time but Iranian acquaintances have said that one needs a letter of recommendation from a Iranian national to get the visa?
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astroflyer , Dec 28, 2012 1:29 pm
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I'd encourage anyone contemplating this to read the State Department Travel Advisory. US citizens have rather onerous visa requirements.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1142.html

Perhaps also worth reviewing the current OFAC sanctions list to make sure you don't run afoul of the US government in the process:
http://www.treasury.gov/resource-cen...ages/iran.aspx
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strongbow , Dec 28, 2012 2:03 pm
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Any reason why would many people not want to go to Iran?


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Should mention more specifically that this is for Isfahan, Iran. IFN is not a common code, and many people may not want to go to Iran. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan...tional_Airport
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CAlex , Dec 28, 2012 2:05 pm
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After just seeing the movie ARGO few minutes ago, I will pass on this one
I'd rather stay safe and misjudged as stupid and culturally challenged.

A great fare for the Iranian nationals living in US who want to get a cheap flight home...
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JayhawkCO , Dec 28, 2012 2:21 pm
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If I could easily get an independent travel visa (unheard of for Americans lately), I'd be all over this.

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IggySD , Dec 28, 2012 2:34 pm
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I'd also like to hear from any US citizens who have experience getting an Iranian tourism visa.
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tcook052 , Dec 28, 2012 2:41 pm
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Folks if we could leave the larger political discussions for another forum and focus on the fare it would benefit all readers.

Thanks.

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Beijing'sMama , Dec 28, 2012 2:57 pm
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Quote:
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I'd also like to hear from any US citizens who have experience getting an Iranian tourism visa.
I second his request. TIA.
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lukaskr , Dec 28, 2012 3:11 pm
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I met one US citizen in Iran, actually in Yazd, he told me, it took like 3 years to get the visa.
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