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Herāt: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a major city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Herat Province and the Herat District.

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Getting there and staying

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2 sources · As of September 18, 2026
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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Addition of information about UK Government support (see ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • civil unrest
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • natural disasters
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There was no change to the advisory level. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities. Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport HEA16 km from the centre
Mashhad International Airport MHD313 km from the centre
Birjand International Airport XBJ315 km from the centre

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