Travelling from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) out of here.
Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is located in Mashhad. The city is in the UTC+4:30 timezone and is six hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to MHD, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to MHD, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MHD flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as planned.
About Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei) is a great option that's a quick drive from MHD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is 882 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.247 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to MHD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Mashhad based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to MHD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mashhad to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mashhad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Mashhad right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport:
Shrine of Imam Reza and Goharshad Mosque are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Mashhad to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Quba Mosque.
Explore more of Iran
Sabzevar is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mashhad. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include بوستان حافظ, Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar and Sahebozzaman Square.
Another well-known destination in Iran, Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh is about 113 kilometres south of Mashhad. Plan to visit highlights including Melli Park.
