Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): what you need to know
Mashhad is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London and observes the UTC+4:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to MHD flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and MHD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
₹ 19,821 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 41,460. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to MHD if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Once your London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight has arrived, relax at a nearby hotel. Ghasr Talaee International Hotel is a convenient option within easy reach of MHD.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Mashhad in February.
The warmest month in Mashhad is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MHD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iran
Gorgan is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mashhad. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Golshahr Park-پارک گلشهر, Kianshahr Park and Naharkhoran Park.
Sabzevar is another standout destination in Iran and is around 177 kilometres west of Mashhad. No trip is complete without experiencing پارک سلامت, میدان شهید دکتر بهشتی and Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar.
