Dubai to Mashhad (DXB–MHD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dubai to Mashhad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
800 mi -0.5h behind 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DXB and MHD, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MHD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BGW ~23h 18m NJF ~27h 15m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Mashhad is 0.5 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · MHD: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5.5:00 PM in Mashhad.
Distance & Flight Time
800 mi / 1,287 km
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at major Iranian airports for tourism stays of up to 30 days. An eVisa option is also available through the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Women must comply with Iran's dress code requirements starting at the point of arrival. Foreign currency declarations are required for amounts over EUR 10,000 equivalent.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–MHD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Mashhad route.
Route details
Distance800 mi / 1,287 km
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MHD
Full nameMashhad International Airport
IATA / ICAOMHD / OIMM
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Elevation3,263 ft / 995 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to MHD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW and NJF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mashhad is 0.5 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from MHD to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes on the 1,900 km sector. The route flies northeast across the Persian Gulf and over southern Iran. Mashhad sits in the far northeast of Iran near the borders with Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
flydubai and Iran Air are the primary operators. Mahan Air and Iran Aseman Airlines have also served the route. Frequency varies but expect several flights per week. The route serves both the Iranian diaspora in Dubai and religious pilgrimage traffic.
Mashhad is Iran's second-largest city and the holiest city in the country. The Imam Reza shrine draws over 20 million visitors annually. Dubai's Iranian community travels to Mashhad for religious pilgrimages and family visits. Mashhad also attracts pilgrims from across the Gulf states and Central Asia.
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is Iran's second-busiest airport after Tehran Imam Khomeini. The international terminal handles Gulf and Central Asian traffic. The airport is 10 km south of the city centre. Taxis and shuttle services run to the shrine area and major hotels. Expect full immigration processing with visa checks on arrival.
Connections through Tehran add 3 to 5 hours to the journey. Some passengers route through Sharjah (SHJ) where Air Arabia may offer competitive fares on the corridor. The nonstop DXB-MHD flight is the fastest option at under 3 hours. The overland route through Iran is extremely long and not practical for most travellers.

Dubai to Mashhad: Gulf to Iran's Holy City

Dubai to Mashhad covers 1,900 km in about 2 hours 30 minutes. flydubai and Iran Air operate the primary services, with additional carriers serving the route at different periods. Mashhad is Iran's second-largest city and its most important pilgrimage destination, home to the Imam Reza shrine complex that draws over 20 million visitors each year.

The route connects Dubai's large Iranian diaspora with northeastern Iran for religious travel and family visits. Mashhad International Airport is Iran's second-busiest, purpose-built to handle high pilgrim volumes. The airport is 10 km from the city centre and the shrine district. Dubai International Airport serves as a hub connecting Mashhad-bound passengers from further afield in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe via Emirates and flydubai's networks.