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Thu, Jun 11
Istanbul ISTKabul KBL

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Wed, Jun 17
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

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Istanbul ISTKabul KBL

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Getting from Kabul airport to the city center

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.

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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
334
Flight distance
3551 km

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.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
------------1---1
---------1---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
112---211
1111211
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
112---211
1111111
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Kam AirKMFRQNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
16 May
91%
26°C12°C
23 May
27°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
29°C14°C
24 May
28°C15°C
Monday
18 May
31°C17°C
25 May
31°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
31°C17°C
26 May
33°C19°C
Wednesday
20 May
69%
31°C17°C
27 May
34°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
29°C16°C
28 May
33°C19°C
Friday
22 May
27°C14°C
29 May
33°C18°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Kabul. The distance between Istanbul and Kabul is 3551 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Kam Air, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Istanbul and Kabul have 334 direct flights per week.

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