Cheap flights from Lyon to Kabul from £485

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£485
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£518
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£527
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£530
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£546
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£555
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29 – Mon, Aug 3
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£949
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£997
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£1,011
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27 – Sun, Aug 2
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£1,021
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£1,033
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Lyon LYSKabul KBL
£1,034
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£485

Cheapest round-trip

£949

Average round-trip

£1,057

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Lyon to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Kam AirKMFRQNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
287
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
36°C22°C
25 Jul
36%
30°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
37°C22°C
26 Jul
17%
30°C21°C
Monday
20 Jul
37°C22°C
27 Jul
33°C21°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
36°C22°C
28 Jul
32°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
33°C19°C
29 Jul
32°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
57%
30°C19°C
30 Jul
32°C19°C
Friday
24 Jul
57%
29°C20°C
31 Jul
33°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, Pegasus, Fly Dubai, and Etihad Airways. Lyon and Kabul have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Aberdeen, Kraków, Madrid, Bucharest, Barcelona, Rome, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Málaga, Birmingham, Tunis, Lisbon, Athens, Porto, Berlin.
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 Lyon?
Lyon is mainly served by Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. But there are other airports nearby, including Lyon–Bron.
What airports are near Lyon?
The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
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 Lyon and Kabul?
Currently, you can fly between Lyon and Kabul with Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Lyon and Kabul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lyon 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 Lyon and Kabul?
Traveling between Lyon 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 Lyon?
There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon
How many airports are there near Kabul?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Kabul arrive?
What time do flights between Lyon and Kabul depart?
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