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Fri, Oct 23
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£505
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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£525
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Fri, Oct 23
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£525
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Sun, Oct 25
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£541
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Tue, Oct 27
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£541
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Sun, Oct 25
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
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Fri, Oct 23 – Tue, Oct 27
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£860
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Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Nov 1
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£862
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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30
Johannesburg JNBKabul KBL
£877
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
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£935
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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£505

Cheapest round-trip

£860

Average round-trip

£923

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kam AirKMFRQNo

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
289
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
27°C16°C
10 Oct
22°C10°C
Sunday
4 Oct
29°C15°C
11 Oct
21°C11°C
Monday
5 Oct
27°C15°C
12 Oct
36%
21°C11°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
27°C14°C
13 Oct
22°C12°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
27°C15°C
14 Oct
22°C13°C
Thursday
8 Oct
27°C16°C
15 Oct
22°C13°C
Friday
9 Oct
23°C13°C
16 Oct
24°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Kabul. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Fly Safair, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kam Air. Johannesburg and Kabul have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria 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 Johannesburg and Kabul?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Kabul with Fly Dubai, Fly Safair, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kam Air.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Kabul?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Kabul depart?

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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Kabul depart?

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