Airport
Bost Airport (BST)
Bost Airport is the main gateway to Lashkargah and the surrounding Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. Compare transfer options to Lashkargah city centre, the Helmand River area, Kandahar and nearby regional destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Bost Airport
Bost Airport serves Lashkargah, the capital of Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. The airport is a key regional link for domestic travel, connecting the city with other parts of Afghanistan.
Established in 1957 and modernized through a rehabilitation project that began in 2008, the airport was reopened with a new runway and terminal in June 2009. Its asphalt runway measures about 2,300 metres and is among the longest in Afghanistan.
Located near the Helmand River, roughly 8 km from the centre of Lashkargah, the airport is reached by road. Travelers typically continue to the city by taxi or pre-arranged private transfer.
The airport has a single compact terminal with basic passenger facilities. It functions mainly as a regional and domestic gateway, with limited services compared with major international airports.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bost Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic and limited regional flights. The compact terminal handles check-in, security, arrivals and basic passenger services within one building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bost Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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