How to find cheap flights to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
At the moment, 349 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to MZR for 657 €.
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Around 11 months in advance is an excellent time to book tickets to Mazar-I-Sharif, where Mazar-I-Sharif Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the best deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Mazar-I-Sharif by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Mazar-I-Sharif, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Mazar-I-Sharif
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Mazar-I-Sharif is typically April.
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MZR.
Fly to Mazar-I-Sharif in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MZR, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mazar-I-Sharif then.
Check the weather before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Mazar-I-Sharif, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF).
June is the driest month in Mazar-I-Sharif. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is February. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around six days of rainfall.
Travelling to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and board a direct flight to Mazar-I-Sharif Airport. Kam Air and Ariana Afghan fly nonstop to Mazar-I-Sharif.
If you want to jet off with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your MZR plane ticket with Kam Air. Up to 48% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
On arrival at MZR, you'll be in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Mazar-I-Sharif Airport is located in Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan.
Getting to central Mazar-I-Sharif from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
The distance from MZR to central Mazar-I-Sharif is about 13 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to MZR, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Mazar-I-Sharif highlights
Put these major attractions on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Mazar-I-Sharif:
مسجد جامع اتفاق: Located around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Rawza e Mubarak Museum: Want more reasons to visit Mazar-I-Sharif? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 0.32 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Balkh from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
The nearby city of Balkh is about 40 kilometres from MZR. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR) to Khulm
Khulm is another city that's easy to get to from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.
It'll take you 1 hour or so to drive to Khulm.
