Travelling from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Mazar-I-Sharif Airport is located in Mazar-I-Sharif. The city is in the UTC+4:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to MZR.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MZR flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
At the moment, R 6,720 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,378. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to MZR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
June is when most people book flights from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR). Plan your visit to Mazar-I-Sharif in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Mazar-I-Sharif is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your London to MZR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Add a new chapter to your Afghanistan adventure with a visit to Kunduz, located about 145 kilometres east of Mazar-I-Sharif. بالاحصار كندز (كهندژ) Kunduz Fort is just one of the top sights to put on your must-do list.
Time for another stop? Head off for Darqad. It's located about 209 kilometres east of Mazar-I-Sharif and home to highlights like Shortugai Archeological Site.
