Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Mashhad is 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah and is in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flights. The 12:10 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest available. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
To ensure you catch your SHJ to MHD flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Mashhad (and then exploring more of Iran!) is a breeze with Air Arabia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier operating SHJ to MHD flights. A dependable 87.3% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SHJ and MHD:
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight is $156. A return plane ticket right now is $273. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from SHJ to MHD, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SHJ to MHD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
76.09% of flights that leave from Sharjah International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHJ. Whether you have an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
After your Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight has arrived, unwind 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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Mashhad. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Mashhad is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to MHD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
Gorgan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mashhad. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Golshahr Park-پارک گلشهر, Kianshahr Park and Naharkhoran Park.
Around 177 kilometres west of Mashhad, Sabzevar is another essential stop in Iran. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar.