Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Mashhad's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Mashhad 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Take your pick of four weekly Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flights. The 00:35 departure with SalamAir is the earliest you can take. SalamAir operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MCT to MHD 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 like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SalamAir is your ticket to exploring Mashhad (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Iran!). Browse the direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SalamAir.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MCT and MHD include:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight is RM898. A round-trip ticket right now is RM1,533. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to MHD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MCT to MHD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights leaving Muscat International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MCT.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MCT:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Hop off your Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of MHD, stay at Ghasr Talaee International Hotel.
Getting from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to central Mashhad
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Mashhad. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Mashhad. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport for July if you want to go to Mashhad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCT to MHD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
Mashhad is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iran waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Mashhad, a trip to Gorgan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Golshahr Park-پارک گلشهر, Kianshahr Park and Naharkhoran Park.
Sabzevar is another essential stop in Iran and is around 177 kilometres west of Mashhad. No journey is complete without visiting پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar.
