Cheap flights from Cairns to Kabul from £537

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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£537
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Thu, Aug 6
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£565
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£569
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£578
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£598
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSKabul KBL
£637
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£1,173
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£1,197
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Tue, Aug 4 – Tue, Aug 11
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£1,205
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Tue, Aug 4 – Tue, Aug 11
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£1,229
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£1,235
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£537

Cheapest round-trip

£1,173

Average round-trip

£1,727

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Kam Air

Getting from Kabul airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Budget travelers often choose shared minibuses.

Kabul is served by Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL), located approximately 16 km north of the city center. Airport transfers to city center destinations are primarily handled by taxis, private transfers, and shared minibuses. Due to the current security situation and limited public transport infrastructure, most travelers rely on pre-arranged private transfers or taxis. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions and security checkpoints.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-60 min

؋2,500 – ؋5,000; AFN 2,500–5,000 (~$35–70 USD); varies by provider

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

security and convenience

30-75 min

؋1,000 – ؋2,500; AFN 1,000–2,500 (~$14–35 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand (traffic dependent)

door-to-door flexibility

45-90 min

AFN 100–300 (~$1.50–4 USD); limited availability

irregular (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

؋0 – ؋3,500; Often complimentary or AFN 2,000–3,500 (~$28–50 USD)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

30-60 min

؋5,000 – ؋10,000; AFN 5,000–10,000 (~$70–140 USD) per day; driver included

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

extended stays with flexibility

Notes:

  • Prices in AFN (Afghan Afghani); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Pre-arranged transfers are strongly recommended due to security considerations.
  • Always negotiate taxi fares before departure; meters are not commonly used.
  • Traffic conditions and security checkpoints can significantly affect journey times.
  • Self-drive rental cars are not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites and consulting your embassy for current travel advisories before your trip.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kabul

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
332
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kam AirKMFRQNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kabul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-6°C
February5°C-4°C
March12°C1°C
April19°C7°C
May25°C12°C
June29°C16°C
July32°C19°C
August31°C18°C
September27°C14°C
October21°C8°C
November13°C2°C
December8°C-3°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
287
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
32°C18°C
18 Jul
37°C22°C
Sunday
12 Jul
31°C18°C
19 Jul
36°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C18°C
20 Jul
35°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
33°C18°C
21 Jul
34°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
34°C18°C
22 Jul
33°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
35°C20°C
23 Jul
36°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
37°C22°C
24 Jul
36°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Kam Air, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates, and Fly Dubai. Cairns and Kabul have 332 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kabul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kabul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Dubai, Brussels, Glasgow, Washington, D.C., Frankfurt, San Francisco, Toronto, Copenhagen, Oslo, Zürich, Chicago, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Helsinki.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Kabul?
The main airport in Kabul is Hamid Karzai International. It is also served by Hamid Karzai International, Bacha Khan International.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Kabul?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Kabul with Kam Air, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Kabul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Kabul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Kabul?
Traveling between Cairns and Kabul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Kabul?
There are a number of airports in and around Kabul. The main one is Hamid Karzai International and other nearby airports include Hamid Karzai International, Bacha Khan International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Kabul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Kabul arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Kabul depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Kabul arrive?

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