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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)plane plane LHR - KDH
    2. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar car
    16h 2m
    $338–1,264

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)plane plane LTN - KDH
    3. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar car
    27h 55m
    $300–1,067

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)plane plane LGW - KDH
    3. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar car
    17h 16m
    $312–1,161

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)plane plane STN - KDH
    2. Drive from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Sangīncar car
    17h 29m
    $318–1,164

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest 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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