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Khar Turan National Park

Khar Turan National Park is a national park in Iran, established in 1976, covering 1,011 km² (390 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Iran's 32 national parks.

Area
1,011 km²
Established
1976
Nearest airport
AFZ · 145 km
Khar Turan National Park
Photo: Mh kavir · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Khar Turan National Park

  1. 1
    Sabzevar National Airport Flag of IranSabzevar, Iran Airports in Iran
    AFZ145 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Bojnord Airport Flag of IranBojnord, Iran Airports in Iran
    BJB225 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport Flag of IranSari, Iran Airports in Iran
    SRY280 kmstraight line

More about Khar Turan National Park

Khar Turan National Park is one of 32 national parks in Iran. It covers 1,011 km² (101,073 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Iran (5% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Iran (the first dates from 1964).

Visiting Khar Turan National Park

The closest airport is Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ), about 145 km away — around 3 h 8 min by car; alternatively Bojnord Airport (BJB, 225 km). Other national parks within reach include Golestan National Park (910 km²), Salook National Park (82 km²), Zamen Ahoo National Park (153 km²) and Sarigol National Park (70 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Khar Turan National Park?

1,011 km² — about 101,073 hectares or 390 square miles.

When was Khar Turan National Park established?

In 1976 — 50 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Khar Turan National Park?

Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ), about 145 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.