ISU → MHD · ISU to MHD flights
This route links Sulaymaniyah with Mashhad, Iran's most popular pilgrimage destination and home to the shrine of Imam Reza. Beyond the shrine, Mashhad offers traditional bazaars, gardens and worthwhile sites nearby. Direct flights are more frequent during pilgrimage seasons and fewer otherwise, so book early and follow the schedule. Review Iran visa requirements before you travel.
🔍 Search & book your flightFlights concentrate around pilgrimage seasons; spring and autumn are milder for getting around.
Mashhad is the city of the shrine of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a), receiving millions of Iraqi pilgrims yearly, with several flights from Najaf.
Iraqi travellers usually need a visa to enter Iran for ziyarah, tourism or medical care. Prepare your documents and book flights on RideFly.
Need Mashhad to Sulaymaniyah return tickets? This route runs both ways — book the Mashhad → Sulaymaniyah return, or a full round-trip, on RideFly.
Baggage policy varies by airline and fare type (cabin and checked allowance). The actual baggage details appear when you pick a flight in the search engine.
Flight time is approx. 2 hours, and may vary by airline and stops.
Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air.
Yes — see the Iran Visa for Iraqis page for requirements.
Yes — book the Mashhad → Sulaymaniyah return on the same page; choose round-trip or one-way in search.
Baggage policy varies by airline and fare type (cabin and checked allowance). The actual baggage details appear when you pick a flight in the search engine.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13
