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Welcome to Mashhad

Explore Mashhad, a city of shrines and gardens that attracts some 20 million pilgrims from all over the world every year.

Top things to see and do in Mashhad

  • Fly to Mashhad with flydubai.Don’t miss the heart of Mashhad, Haram-e Razavi, the shrine of Imam Reza. Domes, minarets, fountains and porches abound in the fascinating and beautiful precincts of the shrine. The shrine complex also includes a library and museum, as well as the exquisitely decorated 15th century Goharshad Mosque.
  • Go shopping in one of Mashhad’s bazaars. There you can find fabrics, textiles, religious souvenirs, perfume, jewellery and local crafts.
  • Have fun with the family at the city park at Kuh-e Sangi. You can get great views of the city at the top of this hill above Mashhad. It’s a good place to have a stroll and buy some souvenirs.
  • Visit Nader Shah’s tomb. Featuring a dramatic statue of King Nader riding a horse, the tomb is set in a garden in the centre of the city, and also has a museum.
  • Enjoy some refreshments at the Hezardestan traditional teahouse. Here you can taste black or rose petal tea, admire the antiques and carpets and listen to some traditional live music.

Tips for travellers

A couple of hours from Mashhad is Neishabur. Here you’ll find the tomb of the poet Omar Khayyam set in a beautiful garden. Neishabur is also a great place to buy turquoise jewellery.

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You can get around most large cities in Iran by taxi using the official vehicles marked in orange and blue. These are generally cheaper than private taxis and can carry several passengers. It is best not to use unofficial taxis and to rely on taxi agencies instead. You will need to negotiate the taxi fare beforehand. You can also get around the city by bus using the domestic bus service's wide network. Car hire is another option and is available in Iran's major cities and airports.

Our destinations are split into 8 different zones. The cost of checking in baggage per kilo depends on what zone you’re flying to and from.

For more information, please visit our Airport baggage rates page.

Before you fly, please make certain you have the correct visa and documents required to enter the country. Check with the relevant embassy to find out what you need.

Travel Guard for flydubai is the travel insurance provided by flydubai’s travel partner, AIG Inc. It can cover you if:

  • you have to cancel your trip 
  • you need emergency medical treatment while you’re away 
  • you need to fly home early

For more information about how you can take out your travel insurance when you book your flydubai flight, visit our Travel insurance page.

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