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How to get fromLondon to Helmandby plane, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Helmand by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)planeLHR - KDH
    2. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar
    15h 43m
    $308–807

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)planeLTN - KDH
    3. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar
    18h 19m
    $261–956

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)planeLGW - KDH
    3. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar
    17h 14m
    $282–706

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)planeSTN - KDH
    2. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar
    17h 58m
    $288–907

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Helmand, Afghanistan?

There is no direct connection from London to Helmand. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kandahar Airport (KDH), then drive to Sangīn. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Kandahar Airport (KDH), then drive to Sangīn.

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