Updated: January 20, 2026
Afghanistan Asia

Mazar-i-Sharif Airport (MZR)

Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi International Airport averages 2 flights per day to 4 destinations, with 1 domestic and 3 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at MZR, led by Kam Air. This airport provides direct service to 4 countries across three continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Turkey as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Mazar-i-Sharif connects to Istanbul, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

IATA
MZR
ICAO
OAMS
Elevation
1,284 ft (391 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)
Destinations
4 (1 domestic · 3 international)
Flights per day
2 (2 domestic · 1 international)
Busiest Route
Kabul (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Istanbul 5 hrs 20 mins
Shortest Flight
Kabul 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
Kam Air (3 routes)
Top Country
Afghanistan (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,430 ft / 3,179 m

Weather in Mazar-i-Sharif

4 Destinations from Mazar-i-Sharif Airport (MZR)

This week, 4 active routes depart from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport. The busiest route connects Mazar-i-Sharif with Kabul and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Istanbul, and the shortest flight is to Kabul.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Kabul MZR → KBL
1 hr 30 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air2
3/week Istanbul MZR → IST
5 hrs 20 mins
 Kam Air1
1/week Jeddah MZR → JED Ariana Afghan Airlines1
1/week Mashhad MZR → MHD
2 hrs
 Kam Air1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Kam Air in the lead at 60% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. A total of 2 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Kam Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Istanbul with a flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

  • Kam Air3 routes
  • Ariana Afghan Airlines2 routes

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport provides direct service to 4 countries across three continents. The route network is 25% domestic and 75% international, with Istanbul, Turkey serving as the primary international destination.

  • Afghanistan2/day
  • Turkey3/week
  • Saudi Arabia1/week
  • Iran1/week

Global Rankings of Mazar-i-Sharif Airport (MZR)

This snapshot shows how Mazar-i-Sharif Airport (MZR) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

6 Runways at Mazar-i-Sharif Airport (MZR)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
06 10,423 ft · 3,177 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
24R 10,430 ft · 3,179 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
24 10,423 ft · 3,177 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
06L 10,430 ft · 3,179 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
06R 9,846 ft · 3,001 m 164 ft · 50 m Asphalt
24L 9,846 ft · 3,001 m 164 ft · 50 m Asphalt

14 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,430 ft / 3,179 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m