Flying from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Hamburg. Check out your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when reserving your flight from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD).
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is located in Mashhad. The city follows the UTC+4:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg.
To ensure you catch your flight from Hamburg to MHD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Hamburg to MHD departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on schedule at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to MHD flight:
About Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay within easy reach of MHD at Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei).
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is R 1,741. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,575. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Hamburg to MHD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Mashhad. August is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Mashhad is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Hamburg to MHD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mashhad
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mashhad:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Shrine of Imam Reza, Goharshad Mosque and Quba Mosque are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Mashhad itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Sabzevar is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mashhad. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include بوستان حافظ, Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar and Sahebozzaman Square.
Your travels through Iran wouldn't be complete without visiting Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh. Melli Park is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 113 kilometres south of Mashhad.
