Mashad (MHD) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Mashad (MHD) to Istanbul (SAW). The two airports are 1,662 miles (2,674 km) apart. There are 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baghdad, Kuwait and Doha and more.
How to fly MHD to SAW: one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Sepehran Airlines and Iran Airtour, then Pegasus, Iraqi Airways and 1 moreISB9
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- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way
J9 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Iran Airtour and Sepehran Airlines, then flydubai, Pegasus and 1 moreB9IS
- Via Kabul (KBL)Iran Airtour, then Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam AirB9FGRQ
- Via Muscat (MCT)Sepehran Airlines, then PegasusIS
MHD to SAW: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from MHD to SAW?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Baghdad (BGW) on Sepehran Airlines and Iran Airtour and then Pegasus, Iraqi Airways and 1 more. This page lists all 6 1-stop options.
How far is Mashad from Istanbul by plane?
Mashad (MHD) and Istanbul (SAW) are 1,662 miles (2,674 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MHD to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MHD to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mashad and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Baghdad (BGW), Kuwait (KWI), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Kabul (KBL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kuwait Airways through Kuwait.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.