Travelling from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD): What you need to know
Mashhad is seven hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport is located in Mashhad, which operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MHD.
Popular months like December or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to MHD even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MHD flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD)
Hop off your flight from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a quick drive from MHD, make your way to Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei).
Getting from Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD) to central Mashhad
Central Mashhad is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD)
£897 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport. A return flight starts at £1,444. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to MHD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD). October is when most people visit Mashhad. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in May.
Book a Melbourne to MHD plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mashhad to range from 18ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mashhad
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mashhad:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Goharshad Mosque and Quba Mosque are attractions you won't want to skip in Mashhad.
Explore more of Iran
You've visited Mashhad, now it's time to discover more of Iran. Travel around 177 kms (110 miles) west to Sabzevar to tick off its leading attractions. From Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar to Sahebozzaman Square and Cultural Centre of Imam Reza, your itinerary will be busy.
Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh is another sought-after destination in Iran and is around 113 kms (70 miles) south of Mashhad. No trip is complete without a visit to Melli Park, Jameh Mosque of Atigh and Lari Caravanserai and Heritage Accommodation.
