It is incredibly easy to get to Mashhad airport without a transfer thanks to bus or city trains in the modern city of Mashhad where bus transportation is very developed. In addition to buses and trains, which are the main means of transportation in the city, you can get a much faster and more comfortable service by taking advantage of taxi or car rental services.

Train

There are many train services to nearby and big cities such as Tehran from Mashhad train station. The train journey from Tehran to Mashhad takes about 10-14 hours; Kerman-Mashhad takes 14-16 hours. The Mashhad railway station is located in the Azadi street north of Imam Raza Shrine. There are also suburban and express trains that provide transportation within the city of Mashhad, as well as trains going out of town.

Popular stops for urban suburban trains include Neyshapor, Shahrod and Semnan. The suburban or express trains that provide transportation within the city are also referred to as metro or city trains. Line 2 and Line 3 of the city train, where only one line (Line 1) is available, will be available soon. The Line 1 line provides fast and economical transportation services between the eastern and western part of the city.

Reza's Shrine, one of the most important central spots of the city, is one of the stops of Line 1 which is operating between Vakilabad with Ghadir st. (Nakhrisi). It is possible to get to Mashhad Airport, which is 5.1 kilometers from the center, within 10-15 minutes with Line 1 train from the city.

Bus

Mashhad main bus terminal is at the end of Imam Reza Boulevard. There are many bus routes within the city that provide transportation services. 17 different buses with different routes offer transportation to almost every part of the city. The bus, on south route number 84, departing from the stop next to Falakeh Ab, goes directly to the Mashhad main bus terminal. Buses 13, 62 and 94 also pass through Park Mellat, one of the most famous places of Mashhad. Another popular bus line is bus number 210 and its main stops are Nader Shak and Shohoda Sq.

At the same time, there are night buses in the city that provide transportation during certain hours of the evening. Especially bus no. 10 is one of the buses with the most popular routes but you have to pay twice the normal ticket price if you want to use the night bus.  

Taxi

There are many private and shared taxis you can use within the city of Mashhad. If you prefer to take a taxi to Mashhad airport from any point in the city, you can call Central Taxi Org, one of the popular companies. The cost of transportation from city to Mashhad airport by taxi is around 8-10 TL.

Car Rental

For car rental companies, there are more options within the city of Mashhad compared to the airport. But if you rent your car from a known international company, you can deliver your rental car at the airport and continue without losing time.

Airport Information

Mashhad Airport, which is also known as Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, is located at the end of Bolvar-e Jumhuri-e Eslami, which is close to the city center; in Iran's Razavi Khorasan province.

The number of passengers served by Mashhad Airport, which is the second busiest airport after Iran's capital Tehran, is about 8.5 million.

Direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mashhad Airport are available. Some of the facilities within the Mashhad airport terminal are car rental companies, travel agencies that you can find information on in-city transportation, and where you can get your tickets for the train or bus, food and beverage and recreation areas, banks and ATM machines, exchange office, tourist information counters, souvenir shops and duty free shops.

Al-Aqiq Airport is located about 30 kilometers east of the city center. Transportation to the city center is provided by taxi or car rental services from the airport, which has welcome many domestic and foreign visitors for many years. Inside the airport are car parking areas, car rental offices, a restaurant and a shopping center.

Rent a car

You can reach the city center from the airport by renting a car without loss of time. You can easily rent a car visiting the car rental offices at the airport or make a reservation before your flight.

Hotel Transfer Services

Since there are not many transportation alternatives in the city center of Al-Aqiq, the hotels provide transfer services as a comfortable option for their guests. Many hotel services pick you up from the airport to your hotel. In order to benefit from this option, you should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance. There are many hotels providing transfer service between the hotel and the airport in the city center.

Taxi

You can reach the city center by taking a taxi at the exit of Al-Aqiq Airport. Since public transportation is less preferred in the city center, visitors prefer taking a taxi to reach the city center from the airport. Before you get in the taxi, describing the location of the hotel clearly and negotiating with the driver about taxi fare could prevent potential misunderstandings and problems.