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Kantal National Park

Kantal National Park is a national park in Iran, covering 70 km² (27 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Iran's 32 national parks.

Area
70 km²
Nearest airport
NAJ · 72 km

Nearest airports to Kantal National Park

  1. 1
    Nakhchivan International Airport Flag of AzerbaijanNakhchivan, Azerbaijan Airports in Azerbaijan
    NAJ72 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Tabriz International Airport Flag of IranTabriz, Iran Airports in Iran
    TBZ77 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Lachin International Airport Flag of AzerbaijanLachin, Azerbaijan Airports in Azerbaijan
    LHL119 kmstraight line

More about Kantal National Park

Kantal National Park is one of 32 national parks in Iran. It covers 70 km² (6,991 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #28 largest national park in Iran (0.3% of the country's national park area).

Visiting Kantal National Park

The closest airport is Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ), about 72 km away — around 1 h 34 min by car; alternatively Tabriz International Airport (TBZ, 77 km). Other national parks within reach include Arevik National Park (344 km²), Kiamaky-Wildreservat (908 km²), Zengezur National Park (428 km²) and Arasbaran national park (89 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Kantal National Park?

70 km² — about 6,991 hectares or 27 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Kantal National Park?

Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ), about 72 km away in a straight line.

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