Travelling from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is located in Mashhad. The city is in the UTC+4:30 timezone and is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to MHD.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and MHD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
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Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Washington DC to MHD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Consider checking in to Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei) after your flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. It's a short drive from MHD and a comfortable option if you want to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
£472 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. Return flights start at £601. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to MHD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD). August is the busiest month to travel to Mashhad. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Lock in a Washington DC to MHD plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mashhad to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mashhad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mashhad right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport:
Shrine of Imam Reza and Goharshad Mosque are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Mashhad must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Quba Mosque.
Explore more of Iran
You've done Mashhad, now it's time to discover other corners of Iran. Journey about 177 kms (110 miles) west to Sabzevar to check off its popular sights. From بوستان حافظ to Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar and Sahebozzaman Square, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Next stop? Head onward to Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh. It's around 113 kms (70 miles) south of Mashhad and features highlights like Melli Park.
