Flying from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Mashhad and Kabul are in the UTC+4:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MHD to KBL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MHD and KBL:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is Rs77,744. A round-trip fare is currently Rs158,759. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MHD to KBL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport.
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Handy information about Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
When it comes to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport's on-time performance, 72.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Mashhad. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from MHD, spend the night in Ghasr Talaee International Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're landing on a late Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant is a comfortable option close to KBL. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Orhan Apartment before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport to central Kabul has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Kabul. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport to Kabul International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Kabul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MHD to KBL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a visit to Kandahar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Jalalabad is another sought-after destination in Afghanistan and is around 121 kilometres east of Kabul. No journey is complete without visiting Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.