Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) to Istanbul (SAW): Kam Air. The two airports are 2,045 miles (3,291 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tehran, Kabul and Jeddah.
Airlines flying nonstop from MZR to SAW
- RQKam AirNot in an alliance
MZR to SAW with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air, then AJetW5

- Via Kabul (KBL)Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air the whole wayFGRQFGRQ
- Via Jeddah (JED)Ariana Afghan Airlines, then Flynas, Pegasus and 2 moreFG

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MZR to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MZR to SAW?
Kam Air flies nonstop from Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Mazar-I-Sharif from Istanbul by plane?
Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) and Istanbul (SAW) are 2,045 miles (3,291 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MZR 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 MZR to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mazar-I-Sharif and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Tehran (IKA), Kabul (KBL) and Jeddah (JED). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ariana Afghan Airlines through Kabul.
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.