Which airport should I fly into for Mashhad?

For long-haul and international flights, Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is the main gateway near Mashhad. The closest airport, Mashhad International Airport (MHD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Mashhad?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Mashhad?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Mashhad

The closest airports to Mashhad, IR: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Mashhad, IR is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MHD	Mashhad International AirportMashhad, Iran	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	International
CKT	Sarakhs AirportSarakhs, Iran	85 mi / 136 km	1 hr 58 min	Regional
AFZ	Sabzevar National AirportSabzevar, Iran	111 mi / 178 km	2 hr 34 min	Regional
ASB	Ashgabat AirportAshgabat, Turkmenistan	133 mi / 214 km	3 hr 5 min	Regional
BJB	Bojnord AirportBojnord, Iran	149 mi / 240 km	3 hr 28 min	Regional
MYP	Mary AirportMary, Turkmenistan	157 mi / 253 km	3 hr 39 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Mashhad. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MHD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MHD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Mashhad is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.