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How to get fromIstanbul to Herātby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Herāt by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Herat

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Herat (HEA)plane plane IST - HEA
    11h 36m
    $202–692

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Mashhad International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane plane SAW - MHD
    2. Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Herātcar car
    11h 24m
    $132–492

  3. Drive 3,609.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Herātcar car 3,609.3 km
    42h 29m
    $423–610

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Herat

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Herat (HEA)plane plane SAW - HEA
    11h 26m
    $352–892

Istanbul (IST) to Herat (HEA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,085.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Herāt, Afghanistan?

Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Herat (HEA) once daily.

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