Istanbul to Mazar-i-Sharif (IST–MZR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RQ9011
RQ Kam
733
6:30 PM
+0430
10:30 PM
+03
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FG715
FG Ariana Afghan
735
6:40 PM
+0430
10:25 PM
+03
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Istanbul to Mazar-i-Sharif
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IST and MZR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to MZR.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Mazar-i-Sharif is 1.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · MZR: +0430

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 7.5:00 PM in Mazar-i-Sharif.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–MZR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Mazar-i-Sharif route.
Route details
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: MZR
IATA / ICAOMZR / OAMS
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation1,284 ft / 391 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to MZR flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Mazar-i-Sharif is 1.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from MZR to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.