Flying from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR): What you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR) jetting off from here.
Jump on a direct Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Mazar-I-Sharif Airport is located in Mazar-I-Sharif. The city is in the UTC+4:30 timezone and is one hour ahead of Tehran.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tehran to MZR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Take the express route from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Direct flights from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR) can be booked from here.
Ariana Afghan Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport leaving from IKA.
The most frequently booked airline between IKA and MZR is Ariana Afghan Airlines.
To reach IKA from central Tehran, it takes around 1 hour to drive the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Have an early flight from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport? Stay somewhere near Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from your departure gate.
Of the departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
Currently, £318 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £743. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tehran to MZR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR). June is the most popular month to visit Mazar-I-Sharif. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Mazar-I-Sharif is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Tehran to MZR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Tehran to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
Explore more of Afghanistan
Take your adventure further and experience more of Afghanistan. Kunduz is around 145 kms (90 miles) east of Mazar-I-Sharif and has plenty of things to see and do, including بالاحصار كندز (كهندژ) Kunduz Fort.
Next? Set off for Darqad. It's roughly 209 kms (130 miles) east of Mazar-I-Sharif and features highlights like Shortugai Archeological Site.
