Which airlines have the most flights from all over the country to Mashhad? Which offer better quality?

Throughout the year, especially during pilgrimage and holidays, the demand for air travel to Mashhad is very high. Almost all domestic airlines operate on routes leading to Mashhad. This issue has caused a lot of competition between airlines and passengers can choose a more suitable option according to the ticket price, service quality and flight time. In the following, we will check which airlines have the most flights from different cities of the country to Mashhad and which of them provide better quality services to passengers.

General status of domestic flights to Mashhad

Mashhad is considered one of the most important domestic travel destinations in Iran due to the presence of the sacred shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.) and the availability of various historical and recreational attractions. Mashhad Airport is also known as the second busiest airport in the country and in the first seven months of 1404, it has maintained this position by conducting more than 36 thousand incoming and outgoing flights and transferring about 5 million passengers.

The high number of daily flights and the presence of different airlines on the routes leading to Mashhad have made travel planning easier for travelers. For example, Mashhad-Tehran plane tickets are offered by more than 10 airlines. In addition, there are direct flights to Mashhad from most of the provincial centers and major cities of the country such as Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm.

Airlines active in the internal routes of Mashhad

Currently, most domestic airlines operate regular flights to Mashhad. In the following, we will introduce the Iranian airlines that have the largest number of flights on the Mashhad route.

Iran Air (Homa)

The Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines (Homa) is one of the oldest airlines in the country and has been operating on the busy Tehran-Mashhad route for years. Iran Air has started selling Tehran-Mashhad plane tickets since 1325 and is still considered one of the main choices of passengers on this route. In recent years, this company has tried to improve the level of safety and quality of flight services by gradually updating its fleet.

In Mashhad flights, Iran Air offers two flight classes: economy and same class (business). In the same class, the seats are more comfortable, the catering services are more complete and the passengers have more facilities. The amount of baggage allowed on Iran Air flights is usually between 20 and 35 kg, depending on the type of flight class.

Mahan Air

Mahan Airlines is the largest private airline company in Iran and plays an important role in transporting passengers on the Mashhad route. Mahan flights from Tehran to Mashhad are carried out daily and several times. In addition to Tehran, this company has flights to Mashhad from cities such as Kerman and several other cities.

Mahan is well-known among domestic travelers due to the good quality of services. Even in economy class, the level of service and comfort of seats is usually better than other domestic airlines. Accurate notification of delays via text message, professional attitude of flight attendants, and in-flight entertainment facilities are other advantages of this company.

Qeshm Air

Qeshm Airlines is one of the oldest and active airlines of the country, which started its operations in 1372. This company currently has flights to 27 domestic and 27 foreign destinations, and Mashhad is one of its most important and busy routes. Qeshm Air has a prominent presence on the Mashhad-Tehran route, as well as Mashhad flights to the southern cities of the country such as Qeshm, Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz, and regularly flies on these routes.

This airline has a good reputation among passengers due to the good quality of catering services, especially catering. In 2018, Qeshm Airline Catering has received the golden apple of food safety, which shows compliance with health standards and the optimal quality of food served on flights. Also, the flight and technical staff of this company have completed their trainings in prestigious international centers, and Qeshm Air uses a relatively new and up-to-date fleet.

Caspian

Caspian Airlines started its operation in 1372 and today it is considered one of the most popular domestic airlines. The main center of this company is located in Mehrabad Airport in Tehran and in addition, it has an active presence in the cities of Mashhad, Isfahan and Asalouye. Caspian makes several flights on the Tehran-Mashhad route every day and during busy hours such as morning and evening.

In some of the planes of this airline, two flight classes, economy and business, are offered. Business class includes more services such as more comfortable seats, dedicated monitor and in-flight entertainment system. Allowed baggage allowance is 20 kg in economy class and 25 kg in business class.

Ata Airlines

Ata Airlines is one of the active and long-standing companies in the country’s aviation industry, which started its operations in 2008. This airline was established in Tabriz city and its first official flight took place on the route from Tabriz to Mashhad. At present, Ata Airlines makes regular and numerous flights from cities like Tabriz and Tehran to holy Mashhad and some other domestic routes.

In 1391 and 1392, this company was recognized as the fifth and fourth airline of the country in terms of the number of passengers, which indicates its appropriate growth and acceptable performance during this period. Ata Airlines is known for complying with safety standards and using expert forces, and based on evaluations, it is among the top airlines in the country in terms of service quality and passenger satisfaction.

Sepahran Airlines

Sepehran Airlines is one of the relatively newly established airlines in the country, which started its operations in 2015 and its head office is located in Shiraz. However, Mashhad airport is known as the main hub of this airline’s operations, and Sepehran has an active office in this city as well. The first flight of this company was carried out in 2016 on the route from Shiraz to Mashhad, and since then, Mashhad has been one of the important and constant flight routes of Sepahran.

One of the notable features of Sepehran Airlines is the provision of three types of seats in its planes. These seats include Comfort seats with more legroom, Front seats in the front rows of the cabin, and regular seats. Passengers can choose the type of seat they want when buying a ticket. Sepehran has also tried to take a share of the high-demand market on the Mashhad route by offering economic prices and affordable flights. Although the company’s fleet is currently limited and includes about 3 to 4 planes, its presence on high-traffic routes such as Tehran-Mashhad has played a positive role in increasing flight capacity and adjusting prices.

Comparing the quality of airline services from the point of view of passengers

According to the conducted surveys, Mahan Airlines has achieved the highest passenger satisfaction among domestic airlines. Passengers usually evaluate the quality of flight services, proper notification in case of delay and comfort of traveling with this company.

After Mahan, Iran Air and Kish Air are usually in the next ranks. The satisfaction with Iran Air is mostly related to the history and reputation of this company, and Kish Air has attracted the positive opinion of passengers due to its acceptable service in flights. Qeshm Air has also been able to get good satisfaction by providing proper hospitality and professional attitude of the flight staff. Besides these, some newer airlines such as ATA have found an acceptable place among travelers by providing suitable services and have been introduced among the top companies in some evaluations.

In terms of flight delays, Meraj Airlines has performed better and has the lowest amount of delays among airlines. Mahan and Ata have an acceptable track record in meeting flight schedules. Also, the respectful and professional treatment of flight attendants is very important for passengers, and in this field, most major airlines have earned good points.

final word

Due to the high demand for travel to Mashhad, flights on this route have always been of special importance for Iranian airlines. In this article, we tried to introduce the companies that have a greater share of Mashhad flights and compare their service quality in general. We hope this information will help you choose your flight with more knowledge.