Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kabul from £495

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Kabul from £495

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£495
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1 stop
Thu, Aug 6
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£642
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£647
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£647
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Mon, Aug 3
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£647
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Tue, Aug 4
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£647
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Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,200
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Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,200
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1 stop
Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,204
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,227
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Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,230
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Cape Town CPTKabul KBL
£1,238
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£495

Cheapest round-trip

£1,200

Average round-trip

£1,729

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
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
135
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kam AirKMFRQNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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, Fly Dubai, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Cape Town and Kabul have 135 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
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 Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
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 Cape Town and Kabul?
Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and Kabul with Kam Air, Fly Dubai, South African Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cape Town and Kabul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town 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 Cape Town and Kabul?
Traveling between Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International
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 Cape Town and Kabul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and Kabul arrive?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Kabul depart?
What time do flights between Cape Town and Kabul arrive?

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