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Torbat-e Heydarieh and Gonabad, Razavi Khorasan · Every October to November
Khorasan saffron harvest
Purple crocus fields picked at dawn in the region that grows most of the world's saffron.
13 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Mashhad for October 20 to November 25, 2026, round trips of 4 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Visa rules for most Western passports are strict; arrange it well ahead.
- Picking is done by 9am; arrange a farm visit through a local guide the day before.
- Mashhad airport is about two hours by road south to Torbat-e Heydarieh, with domestic flights from Tehran and some Gulf routes.
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