Flying from Kabul Airport (KBL) to Herat Airport (HEA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Herat's timezone is UTC+4:30, which is the same as Kabul.
Flights from KBL to HEA start at 09:30 — the first with Kam Air. The latest departure is at 16:45 with Ariana Afghan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Kabul Airport to Herat Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your KBL to HEA flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Herat (and then discovering more of Afghanistan!) is a snap with Ariana Afghan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ariana Afghan on this route.
With 74.07% of services landing on schedule, Kam Air is the most punctual carrier operating KBL to HEA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kabul Airport (KBL) to Herat Airport (HEA)
RM552 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kabul Airport to Herat Airport flight. Return flights start from RM980. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KBL to HEA if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KBL to HEA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport.
Handy information about Kabul Airport (KBL)
64% of flights that depart Kabul Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Kabul Airport from central Kabul, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near KBL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Getting from Herat Airport (HEA) to central Herat
Herat Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Herat. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Herat Airport (HEA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Herat in March.
Lock in your flight from Kabul Airport to Herat Airport for July if you want to visit Herat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KBL to HEA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Herat is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Afghanistan waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Herat, a trip to Kandahar will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), Dahla Dam and Ahmad Shah Baba Abdulali Masjeed.