Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Mashhad's timezone is UTC+4:30, which makes Mashhad one hour 30 minutes ahead of Baghdad.
Every week, there are 17 Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 07:30 Iraqi Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:30 with Iran Airtour.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BGW to MHD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, so getting to Mashhad (and then seeing more parts of Iran!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Iran Airtour.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BGW to MHD flights is Iran Airtour.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGW and MHD:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Currently, R 4,760 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,193. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BGW to MHD, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BGW to MHD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.91% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Baghdad International Airport from central Baghdad, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BGW:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Once your Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight has arrived, unwind at a nearby hotel. Ghasr Talaee International Hotel is a convenient option within easy reach of MHD.
Getting from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to central Mashhad
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Mashhad. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
The quietest month for a flight from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Mashhad based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport for July if you want to visit Mashhad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BGW to MHD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iran
Gorgan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mashhad. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include 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 dropping by پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar.
