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Wed, Apr 1
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£220
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Wed, Apr 8
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£220
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Sat, Apr 4
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£252
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Mon, Mar 30
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£252
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Tue, Mar 31
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£252
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Mon, Apr 6
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

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Wed, Apr 8 – Fri, May 15
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£470
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Wed, Apr 8 – Fri, May 8
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£470
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Wed, Apr 8 – Fri, May 1
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£470
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Wed, Apr 1 – Fri, May 1
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£470
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Wed, Apr 1 – Fri, May 8
Istanbul SAWKabul KBL

£470
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Wed, Apr 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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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
263
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 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
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Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
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Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Kabul

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

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
286
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Mar
89%
20°C8°C
14 Mar
15°C2°C
Sunday
8 Mar
20°C8°C
15 Mar
17°C4°C
Monday
9 Mar
87%
17°C9°C
16 Mar
17°C6°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
87%
14°C9°C
17 Mar
15°C9°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
86%
15°C8°C
18 Mar
17°C7°C
Thursday
12 Mar
76%
13°C5°C
19 Mar
19°C9°C
Friday
13 Mar
11°C3°C
20 Mar
17°C11°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 Kam Air, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and Qatar Airways. Istanbul and Kabul have 263 direct flights per week.

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