Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
Mashhad's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Mashhad eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your IAD to MHD flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and MHD include:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Right now, RM2,676 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM4,831. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to MHD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAD to MHD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Once your Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight has arrived, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Ghasr Talaee International Hotel is a comfortable option within easy reach of MHD.
Getting from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to central Mashhad
From Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, Mashhad is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mashhad in February.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Mashhad, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to MHD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iran
You've visited Mashhad, now it's time to discover other parts of Iran. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Gorgan to tick off its top sights. From Golshahr Park-پارک گلشهر to Kianshahr Park and Naharkhoran Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Iran, consider Sabzevar, about 177 kilometres west of Mashhad. پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar are among its highlights.
