Travelling from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight.
Mashhad is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is located in Mashhad, which follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD). Take your pick of 10 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 12:55am departure between IST and MHD.
Your flight from Istanbul to MHD won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) depart from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport leaving from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to MHD.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to MHD departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) flight ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from Istanbul to MHD with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus is the most popular choice for passengers flying from SAW to MHD.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MHD include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to MHD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Get off your flight from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short drive from MHD, unpack your bags at Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei).
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
At the moment, Rs25,497 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs56,611. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to MHD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Mashhad based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Istanbul to MHD flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Mashhad, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 11ºC.
More about Mashhad
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mashhad right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport:
Your visit to Mashhad should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Shrine of Imam Reza, Goharshad Mosque and Quba Mosque.
Explore more of Iran
Sabzevar is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mashhad. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include بوستان حافظ, Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar and Sahebozzaman Square.
Another favourite stop in Iran, Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh is located around 113 kilometres south of Mashhad. Be sure to visit highlights including Melli Park.
