Mashhad lies in northeastern Iran and is the country's most populous city after Tehran, drawing millions of visitors a year. It grew largely around the shrine of Imam Reza, a complex of courtyards, medreses, a library and museums that ranks among the largest religious building groups in the world by area. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. Tus, known for the tomb of the poet Ferdowsi, is about 25 km from the city.
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See flights to Mashhad →When to visit Mashhad
April to June and September to October bring the most balanced weather. Summers are hot and dry, winters cold and at times snowy. The city becomes very crowded during the busy periods of the religious calendar and accommodation gets tight, so picking dates around them makes a visit easier.
Things to do in Mashhad
The Imam Reza shrine complex
Walk the courtyards, the golden dome and the mirrorwork of the vast complex, observing its visiting rules.
The Goharshad Mosque
See the turquoise-tiled iwans and dome of this mosque from the Timurid period.
The tomb of Nader Shah
Visit the modern mausoleum set in a garden and the small arms museum beside it.
Tus and the Ferdowsi mausoleum
See the garden mausoleum of Ferdowsi, poet of the Shahnameh, about 25 km from the centre.
The saffron and spice bazaar
Taste and buy the region's saffron, turmeric and dried fruit at the bazaar stalls.
Kuh Sangi Park
Take an evening walk in the city park set around a lake and a rocky hill.
Flights from Turkey to Mashhad
Mashhad is served by Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), about 8 km from the city centre and reached in about 20 minutes by taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports, and Tus is about 25 km from the centre.
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Which airport serves Mashhad and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Mashhad Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD), about 8 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Mashhad from?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from both Istanbul airports. The flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
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