Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kabul from £411

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Shanghai SHAKabul KBL
£411
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£418
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Shanghai SHAKabul KBL
£422
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£426
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£429
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Shanghai SHAKabul KBL
£444
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£810
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai SHAKabul KBL
£811
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£815
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£818
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£843
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGKabul KBL
£843
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How much do flights to Kabul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£411

Cheapest round-trip

£810

Average round-trip

£929

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Kam Air

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Hamid Karzai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Kabul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kam AirKMFRQNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
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
11 Jul
32°C18°C
18 Jul
37°C22°C
Sunday
12 Jul
31°C18°C
19 Jul
36°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C18°C
20 Jul
35°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
33°C18°C
21 Jul
34°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
34°C18°C
22 Jul
33°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
35°C20°C
23 Jul
36°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
37°C22°C
24 Jul
36°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Kabul. The most popular airlines for this route are Kam Air, Fly Dubai, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Shanghai and Kabul have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
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 Shanghai and Kabul?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kabul with Kam Air, Fly Dubai, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Kabul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Kabul?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Kabul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kabul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kabul arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Kabul depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Kabul arrive?

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