Mazar-i-Sharif Airport serves northern Afghanistan, with commercial traffic today much reduced compared to the past.
It is located near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, an important center in northern Afghanistan.
How to get to Mazar I Sharif Airport
Parking near Mazar I Sharif Airport
Practical information on services and parking should be verified directly with your relevant organization, given the country's situation.
How to get to Mazar-i Sharif from MZR
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Car rental at Mazar I Sharif Airport
Self-drive car rental is not a practical option under current conditions: logistics are organized exclusively through your organization of reference.
Hotels near Mazar I Sharif Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif
The airport is about 11 km from the city centre; by car or with the hotel shuttle, the journey usually takes 20-30 minutes.
Best for: Anyone travelling for work or on an institutional mission and looking for a property with an in-house restaurant and air-conditioned rooms, 20-30 minutes from the airport.
- Both properties offer air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, a standard not to be taken for granted in the region
- The Rahat Hotel offers free private parking and a reception staffed 24 hours
- At 11 km from the airport, without transport arranged in advance the transfer depends on taxis agreed on the spot
- The area around the shrine of Ali can only be visited on foot in full daylight
Recommended hotels
- Rahat Hotel About 11 km from the airport: family rooms with air conditioning, desk, sitting area and private bathroom with toiletries; breakfast served in the room with continental, halal and Asian options. Free private parking and a reception staffed 24 hours. View availability
- Kefayat Hotel About 11 km from the airport: fitness centre, garden, lounge area and terrace; rooms with air conditioning, fridge, microwave and safe. Buffet or halal breakfast, billiards and table tennis among the shared facilities, car rental available on site. View availability
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Terminal guide
The facility handles much reduced commercial traffic compared to the past.
Map of Mazar I Sharif Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it advisable to visit Mazar-i-Sharif as a tourist?
No: any travel to Afghanistan is currently categorically advised against by most Western governments.
Q. Does Mazar-i-Sharif have international flight connections?
Connections today are very limited and mainly involve essential regional routes.
Q. Where is Mazar-i-Sharif located?
In northern Afghanistan, one of the main urban centres of that region of the country.
Q. Where can I find updated safety information on Afghanistan?
On your own country's official travel advisory pages.
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