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Cheap one-way trips starting from £153 from Kabul KBL to Istanbul IST
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £153
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £153
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £153
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £156
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £164
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £164
Cheap round trips starting from £363 from Kabul KBL to Istanbul IST
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Hamid Karzai InternationalIstanbul Airport
Round trip, -
From £363
Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between Kabul and Istanbul is 3596 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Fly Dubai, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, and Kam Air. Kabul and Istanbul have 146 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 16 | 36 | 13 | 20 | - | 23 | 38 |
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Kam Air on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Turkish Airlines on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Kabul to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No | Unknown | No |
| Fly Dubai | FDB | FZ | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Kam Air | KMF | RQ | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Kabul to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kabul and Istanbul takes around 5.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kabul and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Kabul and Istanbul is 3596 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kabul and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Kabul and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Kam Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kabul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif International, Kandahar International, Herat International, Bamyan, Zaranj, Fayzabad, Tarin Kowt Airport, Farah, Bost, Chaghcharan, Maymana Airport.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International, Esenboğa International, Erkilet International, Gazipaşa, Dalaman, Adnan Menderes, Milas–Bodrum, Adana Şakirpaşa, Kharkiv International, Trabzon.
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, Bamyan.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
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Flights from Kabul
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