Traveling from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Mashhad is UTC+4:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport is located in Mashhad.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to MHD.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you'd like to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Chicago to MHD.
Located around 25 miles from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 12 miles from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MHD flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 85 miles or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport flight:
Flights that leave from RFD arrive at their final stop on schedule 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
Get off your flight from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short drive from MHD, make your way to Golden Palace Hotel (Ghasr Talaei).
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
$530 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport. A return flight starts at $918. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to MHD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport (MHD). August is the busiest month to travel to Mashhad. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Mashhad is July, with temperatures ranging between 64ºF and 95ºF. Book your Chicago to MHD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºF and 52ºF.
More about Mashhad
Start your Mashhad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Shrine of Imam Reza, Goharshad Mosque and Quba Mosque are major attractions which should be on any good Mashhad itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Mashhad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iran waiting to be discovered. Around 110 miles west of Mashhad, a visit to Sabzevar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like بوستان حافظ, Jameh Mosque of Sabzevar and Sahebozzaman Square.
Your journey through Iran isn't complete without visiting Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh. Melli Park is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 70 miles south of Mashhad.
