Turkey to Afghanistan · 2,045 miles (3,291 km)

Istanbul (SAW) to Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR): 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 SAW to MZR

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    Kam AirNot in an alliance

SAW to MZR with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Tehran (IKA)Pegasus and AJet, then Mahan Air
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  • Via Kabul (KBL)Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air the whole way
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  • Via Jeddah (JED)Flynas, Pegasus and 2 more, then Ariana Afghan Airlines
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SAW to MZR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to MZR?

Kam Air flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR).

How far is Istanbul from Mazar-I-Sharif by plane?

Istanbul (SAW) and Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) 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 SAW to MZR cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to MZR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Istanbul and Mazar-I-Sharif?

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.