How to find cheap flights to Herat International Airport (HEA)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Herat International Airport is $1,723. A round-trip plane ticket to HEA right now is $2,518.
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Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Herat, where Herat International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird rates.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Herat, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Herat International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Herat
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Herat in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to HEA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
March is the most popular month for flights to HEA. Travel then if you're eager to see Herat at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Herat are usually cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Herat is warmest in July, with averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Ranging from -4ºC (25ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
June is the driest month in Herat. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
February brings the wettest weather. You can expect around five days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Herat International Airport (HEA): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Herat International Airport. Ariana Afghan and Kam Air fly nonstop to Herat.
If you want to fly with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your HEA plane ticket with Kam Air. Up to 67% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
HEA is in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Flights taking off from Herat International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 59% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Herat International Airport is located in Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan.
Getting to central Herat from Herat International Airport (HEA)
The distance from HEA to central Herat is about 11 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to HEA, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Sleep well and wake up ready to explore at Herat Star Hotel. It has all the comforts you need for your visit to Herat.
Herat highlights
These popular sights should be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Herat:
White Mosque: Located around 2 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Herat Central Blue Mosque: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.64 kilometres southwest of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Herat experience.
How to get to Adraskan from Herat International Airport (HEA)
Adraskan is about 64 kilometres from HEA. Journey times by ride-share or taxi will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling from Herat International Airport (HEA) to Gholī Shāh
Gholī Shāh is another city that you can easily get to from Herat International Airport. It's around 13 kilometres away.