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Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport

Guzara, Afghanistan

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Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport

Guzara, Afghanistan
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Western Afghanistan's primary international gateway serving Herat.

Location
Herat, Afghanistan
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (IATA: HEA, ICAO: OAHR) is the main commercial airport serving Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan, located in the western part of the country. The airport serves as a critical regional hub for both passenger and cargo traffic connecting western Afghanistan to domestic and international destinations. Named after the 11th-century Sufi poet and scholar Khwaja Abdullah Ansari, the airport has historically handled flights to destinations across the Middle East, Central Asia, and other Afghan cities. Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, international commercial operations were significantly disrupted, though some limited air service has resumed over subsequent years. The airport is situated near the city of Herat in Guzara district and has seen periods of both military and civilian use, particularly during the period of foreign military presence in Afghanistan.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Herat city center is primarily by taxi and private vehicle, with no formal public transit system.
Airlines here
Prior to 2021, airlines including Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, and regional carriers such as flydubai and Turkish Airlines operated services through HEA.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the 11th-century Sufi poet and scholar Khwaja Abdullah Ansari.
  • ›Serves Herat, one of Afghanistan's oldest and most historically significant cities.
  • ›International commercial flights were largely suspended following the Taliban takeover in August 2021.
  • ›The airport has been used for both civilian and military operations at various points in its history.
  • ›Located in the Guzara district, approximately 10 km from Herat city center.
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Gateway to western Afghanistan where ancient Silk Road history meets modern travel

Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport, named after the revered Sufi poet and scholar, serves the historic city of Herat in western Afghanistan. It has long been the primary air link for a region that was once a thriving crossroads of Central Asian trade and culture. The airport plays a critical humanitarian and logistical role, connecting Herat to Kabul and limited international destinations under challenging operational conditions.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single functional terminal handling both domestic and limited international arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Shared taxis available outside the terminal for travel into central Herat city
  • Private hire vehicles arranged through local contacts or guesthouses
  • Minibus services connecting to main city districts
Nearby Hotels
  • Mowafaq Hotel Herat
  • Park Hotel Herat
  • Herat Inter-Continental (historical reference)
  • Silk Road Hotel Herat
Dining

Food options inside the airport are extremely limited, with basic tea and snack availability at best. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving, as the surrounding Guzara district offers modest local Afghan eateries serving naan, kebab, and qorma. Central Herat city, approximately 10 kilometres away, has a wider range of traditional Afghan restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of scheduled departure time as security and documentation checks can be lengthy and unpredictable.
  • Carry sufficient Afghan afghani cash as banking and card facilities at the airport are unreliable or unavailable.
  • Confirm your flight status directly with the airline close to departure, as schedules are subject to frequent changes.
  • Check current travel advisories from your government before planning any travel to or within Afghanistan.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

HEA → DEL4Q · 320
HEA → ISB4Q · 319
HEA → KBL4Q · 319 320
HEA → MHDEP · 100
HEA → KBLFG · 734
HEA → KBLHN · CR2
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