Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
Mashhad's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Mashhad four hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BHX to MHD flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and MHD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
ج.م. 7,469 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 17,811. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to MHD if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive on time at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Step off your Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfy option a short journey from MHD, make your way to Ghasr Talaee International Hotel.
Getting from Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) to central Mashhad
From Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, Mashhad is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Mashhad in February.
The warmest month in Mashhad is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to MHD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iran
Gorgan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mashhad. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Golshahr Park-پارک گلشهر, Kianshahr Park and Naharkhoran Park.
Around 177 kilometres west of Mashhad, Sabzevar is another favourite stop in Iran. Start your sightseeing at پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar.