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How much do flights to Kabul cost?
Getting from Kabul airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Budget travelers often choose shared minibuses.
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 | ؋100-؋300 (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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Kabul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Dubai | FDB | FZ | Yes |
| Kam Air | KMF | RQ | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Flyadeal | FAD | F3 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Kabul
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -6°C |
| February | 5°C | -5°C |
| March | 12°C | 1°C |
| April | 19°C | 7°C |
| May | 25°C | 12°C |
| June | 29°C | 16°C |
| July | 32°C | 19°C |
| August | 31°C | 18°C |
| September | 27°C | 14°C |
| October | 21°C | 8°C |
| November | 13°C | 2°C |
| December | 8°C | -3°C |
14 day forecast
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