Airport
Khost International Airport (KHT)
Khost International Airport is the main gateway to Khost city and the wider Loya Paktia region in eastern Afghanistan. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Khost International Airport
Khost International Airport is the main airport serving Khost city, the capital of Khost Province, and the wider Loya Paktia region in eastern Afghanistan. Formerly a military airfield, it was developed and expanded for commercial use and officially inaugurated as an international airport on July 11, 2021.
Located about 3 km from the centre of Khost, the airport provides domestic and limited international connections and serves both local residents and visitors to the region. It operates through a single passenger terminal with one asphalt runway handling arrivals and departures.
The airport is reached by road from Khost city and surrounding districts, with taxis, private transfers and hired vehicles available for the short journey to the city centre and nearby areas.
With a compact terminal and basic passenger facilities, Khost International Airport acts as a practical gateway for travellers moving between eastern Afghanistan and onward destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Khost International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal handles domestic flights and limited international services, with all check-in, arrival and departure areas located in the same complex.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Khost International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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