Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is the main air gateway to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif and the Balkh region in northern Afghanistan. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Balkh, and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is the main airport serving Mazar-i-Sharif and the wider Balkh province in northern Afghanistan. It is a key aviation hub for the region, positioned near the country's northern borders and connecting the city with domestic destinations such as Kabul through airlines including Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air.
The airport was expanded with a new international terminal completed in 2013, while the older terminal continues to serve domestic flights. The modernisation improved passenger capacity and supported the airport's role in handling both civilian and cargo operations.
Located about 9 km east of central Mazar-i-Sharif, the airport can usually be reached by taxi in roughly 15 minutes. Taxis and pre-arranged private transfers are the main options for onward travel to the city centre and nearby locations.
With a functional runway, passenger terminal, cargo facilities and basic services such as cafés, a prayer room and currency exchange, the airport serves as a practical gateway for travellers moving through northern Afghanistan.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport operates passenger services through a main international terminal and a separate older terminal used for domestic flights. The newer international terminal was opened in 2013 and increased the airport's passenger capacity.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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