There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Herāt by plane or car
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Fly Istanbul Airport to Herat
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Herat (HEA)plane IST - HEA
11h 51m$312–1,042Fly Istanbul Airport to Mashhad International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)plane IST - MHD
- Drive from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Herātcar
11h 19m$222–702Drive 3,609.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Herātcar 3,609.2 km
42h 28m$523–756Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Herat
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Herat (HEA)plane SAW - HEA
15h 56m$392–1,142Fly Istanbul Airport to Mary, drive
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mary (MYP)plane IST - MYP
- Drive from Mary (MYP) to Herātcar
15h 2m$227–707
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Herat (HEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Herāt is to fly and drive which costs $220 - $700 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Herāt is to fly and drive which takes 11h 19m and costs $220 - $700.
The distance between Istanbul and Herāt is 3086 km. The road distance is 3609.2 km.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Istanbul to Herāt, including transfers.
Herāt is 1h 30m ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 4:05 AM in Istanbul and 5:35 AM in Herāt.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Herāt is 3609 km. It takes approximately 42h 28m to drive from Istanbul to Herāt.
There are one+ hotels available in Herāt.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Herāt, Afghanistan?
Kam Air, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Herat (HEA) twice daily.
- Website
- kamair.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Herat via Kabul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Herat via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Herat via Mazar-e Sharif, Kabul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Herat via Kabul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Herat via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Mary via Ashgabat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Mary via Ashgabat, Dashoguz
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Mashhad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
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