Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Kabul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Kabul takes around 4.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Kabul?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Kabul is 3596 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kabul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Kabul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Kam Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kabul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kabul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Dubai, Brussels, Glasgow, Washington, D.C., Frankfurt, San Francisco, Toronto, Copenhagen, Oslo, Zürich, Chicago, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Helsinki, Düsseldorf.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near Kabul?

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The main airport in Kabul is Hamid Karzai International. It is also served by Hamid Karzai International, Bacha Khan International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Kabul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Kabul with Fly Dubai, Kam Air, Pegasus, Etihad Airways, Flyadeal.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Kabul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Kabul?

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Traveling between Istanbul 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kabul?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kabul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Kabul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kabul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Kabul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Kabul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kabul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£277
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£649
Cheapest round-trip	£577
Average round-trip	£672
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Private transfer (pre-booked)	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
Taxi	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
Shared minibus	45-90 min	AFN 100–300 (~$1.50–4 USD); limited availability	irregular (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel shuttle	30-60 min	؋0 – ؋3,500; Often complimentary or AFN 2,000–3,500 (~$28–50 USD)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental car with driver	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

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Kam Air	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 5 total	Daily flights: 0.71 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Kam Air	1	2	2	---	2	1	1
Turkish Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 16 total	Daily flights: 2.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Kam Air	1	2	2	---	2	1	1
Turkish Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 16 total	Daily flights: 2.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Kam Air	KMF	RQ	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Flyadeal	FAD	F3	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	3°C	-6°C
February	5°C	-4°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

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