Have you ever thought about what features Mashhad Airport, Iran’s second busiest airport, has that has made it one of the most important air transportation centers in the country? Mashhad Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport, with more than 70 years of experience, advanced facilities and extensive flight coverage to domestic and foreign destinations, hosts millions of passengers from all over the world every year. This airport is not only considered a gateway to the pilgrimage city of Mashhad, but also provides a comfortable and pleasant experience for passengers with its varied and up-to-date services. In the rest of this article from tourism magazine fly today We get to know different parts of this airport and provide comprehensive information from its history to its facilities and flight lines.
History of Mashhad Airport
Mashhad Airport was established about 70 years ago. At first, the airport was only used for training, military and air taxi flights. A little later, there was a daily flight from Mashhad airport on the way from Tehran to Mashhad. The aircraft manufacturing industry gradually expanded in Iran and Hasheminejad airport got more facilities and equipment.
After the Iran-Iraq war, this airport was renamed in memory of Martyr Seyyed Abdul Karim Hasheminejad, and from that day it was known as Mashhad Martyr Hasheminejad Airport, the second busiest airport in Iran. This airport has 3 terminals and has flights to 27 destinations in Iran and 5 foreign countries. The IATA code of Mashhad airport is MHD and its ICAO code is OIMM.
Terminals of Shahid Hashminejad Mashhad Airport
With an area of 540 hectares and two parallel runways, this airport has a high flight capacity, so that more than 200 flights are carried out daily. Also, about 22,000 passengers are traveling in Hashminejad Airport. Out of the 3 terminals of this airport, two terminals are used for international flights and one terminal is used for domestic flights.
The domestic terminal has an area of 38,000 square meters, in the western part of which services such as receiving flight tickets, boarding the plane and baggage reception are carried out. In this terminal, there are beverage stalls, hairdressers, souvenirs, toys, Razavi bread, hotel reservation offices, driverless car reservations, restaurants, coffee shops, bar packaging booths, clothing stores, mobile accessories, handicrafts, jewelry, and perfume and cologne. .
Terminals 2 and 3 of Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport are used for foreign flights. In addition to the booths in the domestic terminal, there are booths such as massage chairs, shoe stores, cosmetics booths, flower shops, skin and hair health clinics, and supermarkets in these terminals. The total area of these two terminals is calculated to be 32 hectares.
Mashhad Hashminejad Airport Airlines
In general, 12 airlines fly from Mashhad airport to different destinations. The most flights are carried out by Iran Air Tour with 13 destinations and the least flights by Turkish Airlines, Zagros Airlines and Kuwait Airways with 1 destination each. Of course, the longest flight belongs to Turkish Airlines to Istanbul (IST), which has a non-stop route of 1,690 kilometers. The duration of the direct flight from Mashhad to Istanbul is about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Mashhad Airport had 259 flights to Tehran, 43 flights to Ahvaz, 29 flights to Kish, 28 flights to Isfahan, 26 flights to Abadan and 22 flights to Shiraz in September this year. Also, among the international flights of Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport in September of this year, we can mention 16 flights to Doha, 15 flights to Najaf, 9 flights to Istanbul and Dubai, and 3 flights to Dushanbe. Keep in mind that only first class flight is made from Mashhad to Kuwait airport.
Intercontinental flights from Mashhad airport
Intercontinental flights from Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad International Airport (MHD) are carried out between Mashhad and the Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Mashhad and Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, China, Japan, East Asia, Southeast Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Mashhad airport to the Middle East and West Asia
- Ata Airlines: During the year to Najaf (NJF).
- Caspian Airlines: During the year to Najaf (NJF) and Baghdad (BGW).
- Iraqi Airlines: During the year to Najaf (NJF).
- Fly Dubai: Throughout the year to Dubai (DXB).
- Kuwait Airways: Seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
- Qatar Airways: During the year to Doha (DOH).
- Turkish Airlines: Year round to Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Mashhad airport to Central Asia
Varash Airlines is currently the only airline that flies non-stop from Mashhad to Central Asia. This airline flies to Dushanbe (DYU) throughout the year.
International flights from Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport
There are 2 destinations in Iraq that have non-stop flights from Mashhad. Non-stop flights to Najaf are operated by Ata Airlines, Caspian Airlines and Iraqi Airways. The only airline that flies directly to Baghdad is Caspian Airlines. Kuwait City is the only destination in Kuwait with direct flights from Mashhad. Direct flights to Kuwait City are operated by Kuwait Airways.
The only direct flight from Mashhad to Pakistan is to Lahore, which is operated by Mahan Airlines. The only direct flight from Mashhad to Qatar is to Doha, which is operated by Qatar Airways. Also, there are direct flights from Mashhad to Dushanbe by Varash Airlines, direct flights from Mashhad to Istanbul by Turkish Airlines, and direct flights to Dubai by Fly Dubai.
Domestic flights of Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport
Many domestic flights are made from Hashminejad Mashhad Airport (MHD). Mashhad has direct flights to 18 airports in Iran. Non-stop flights to Abadan are provided by Ata Airlines, Iran Air Tour and Varash Airlines. Also, there are non-stop flights from Mashhad to Ahvaz by 5 airlines, ATA, Caspian, Iran Air, Iran Airtour and Varash.
Direct flight from Mashhad to Asalouye: Mahan and Caspian Airlines
Direct flight from Mashhad to Bandar Abbas: Iran Airtour
Direct flight from Mashhad to Bushehr: Iran Air
Direct flight from Mashhad to Isfahan: Iran Air, Caspian, Iran Air Tour and Warsh
Direct flight from Mashhad to Kerman: Mahan Air
Direct flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah: Iran Airtour, Varash
Direct flight from Mashhad to Kish: Iran Air Tour, Mahan Air, Kish Air
Direct flight from Mashhad to Rasht: ATA, Iran Air Tour, Varash
Direct flight from Mashhad to Sari: Caspian, Varash
Direct flight from Mashhad to Shiraz: ATA, Iran Air, Iran Air Tour, Varash
Direct flight from Mashhad to Tabriz: Iran Air Tour
Direct flight from Mashhad to Tehran: Mahan Air, Iran Air, Taban, Varesh, Zagros, Ata, Caspian
Mashhad airport facilities
Passengers of foreign flights can perform their banking and foreign exchange services at Mashhad Airport. It is also possible to pay exit fees at this airport. Shahid Hashminejad Mashhad Airport is the second busiest airport in Iran that offers the best CIP services. Special ceremonial services of Mashhad airport are provided for foreign and domestic passengers, it is enough to Mashhad CIP service request Register online. Mashhad International Airport has 4 parking lots with different capacities.
Mashhad airport parking lots
In Mashhad airport, there are many parking lots for passengers and clients, among which Terminal 1 parking lot with a capacity of 2000 cars is ready for service. Terminal 2 parking lot has a capacity of 500 cars and Terminal 3 parking lot has space for 2000 cars. In addition, near the entrance of Terminal 1, there is a multi-story parking lot with a capacity of 400 cars, which is open to the public.
Mashhad airport customs
Shahid Hasheminejad Mashhad airport customs is one of the important parts of this airport, which is responsible for controlling and monitoring the entry and exit of goods and passengers’ cargo. This department plays a key role in facilitating trade and air transportation by providing customs services including clearance of goods, checking and evaluating passengers’ luggage and controlling the entry and exit of imported and exported goods. At Mashhad airport customs, passengers of international flights can complete customs formalities such as paying customs duties, clearance of personal belongings and imported goods. Using advanced equipment and experienced staff, this customs tries to carry out customs processes in the fastest and safest way possible.
- Mashhad airport customs phone number: 33400221
How to reach Mashhad Airport
Passengers can use metro, taxi and bus lines to easily reach Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport. Of course, it is recommended that travelers who are not familiar with Mashhad use airport or internet taxis. Of course, a special bus line is available from Bait al-Maqdis Square, which is located near the Holy Shrine, to Shahid Hasheminejad Mashhad Airport.
Mashhad airport information
Mashhad airport address: Shahid Hashminejad Mashhad International Airport – Shahid Hashminejad Boulevard – southeast of Mashhad city
Mashhad airport number
One of the ways to communicate with Mashhad airport is through its contact numbers, which are presented below:
Telephone number of Mashhad Airport: 05133400001
Mashhad airport flight information contact phone number: 05133400020
Voice over flight information : 199
Mashhad airport site
For flight information and any questions you have about Mashhad airport, you can refer to its website, which will be introduced below.
Mashhad Airport website: www.mashhadairport.ir
Mashhad Airport, an important communication port for domestic and international travel
Shahid Hasheminejad Airport of Mashhad, with a history of more than 70 years and extensive facilities, has become one of the most important air transportation ports in the country. With three terminals, flight coverage to 27 domestic destinations and 5 foreign destinations, as well as providing numerous services for passengers, this airport plays a significant role in facilitating trips to Mashhad.
Easy access, CIP formalities and parking facilities are among the advantages that make this airport the first choice of travelers. Due to the increasing growth of the tourism industry in Mashhad, the role of this airport will continue to grow.
Frequently asked questions about Mashhad Hashminejad Airport
How many airports does Mashhad have?
There is only one airport in Mashhad, which is called Mashhad International Airport or Shahid Hashminejad Airport.
Where is Mashhad Airport?
The address of Mashhad Shahid Hashminejad Airport is Shahid Hashminejad Blvd., southeast of Mashhad city.
How far is Mashhad Airport from Haram?
The distance between this airport and Imam Reza Shrine is about 8 kilometers.
What are the services provided at Mashhad airport?
Banking and foreign exchange services and payment of exit fees are carried out at this airport.
What is the name of Mashhad airport?
Mashhad International Airport is known as Shahid Hasheminejad.
How many airports does Mashhad have?
Mashhad has only one airport.
How many terminals does Mashhad airport have?
This airport has 3 terminals, two terminals are used for international flights and one terminal is used for domestic flights.
What cities does Mashhad airport fly to?
Currently, the cities that fly to or from Mashhad include Isfahan, Ahvaz, Tabriz, Tehran, Zahedan, Shiraz, Kermanshah, Qeshm, Hamadan and Yazd.
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