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Find cheap flights from Kabul to Istanbul from $349

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kabul to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kabul to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Kabul to Istanbul (KBL-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kabul to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:20 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
5h 40mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$717Kam Air
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Mon, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 21
6:20 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
5h 40mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$729Kam Air
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 15
8:50 am - 5:05 pmKBL-IST
9h 45m1 stop
6:00 pm - 7:50 amIST-KBL
12h 20m1 stop
$779Air Arabia
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 15
4:20 pm - 1:10 amKBL-IST
10h 20m1 stop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$782
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Mon, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 21
8:50 am - 5:05 pmKBL-IST
9h 45m1 stop
2:10 pm - 7:50 amIST-KBL
16h 10m1 stop
$804Air Arabia
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
12:40 am - 6:45 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$805Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 19
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
12:40 am - 6:45 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$809Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Aug 13
6:20 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
5h 40mnonstop
1:55 pm - 5:15 amIST-KBL
13h 50m1 stop
$821
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
4:20 pm - 1:10 amKBL-IST
10h 20m1 stop
2:10 am - 3:05 pmIST-KBL
11h 25m1 stop
$845flydubai
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Wed, May 22 - Fri, Jun 7
4:20 pm - 5:25 pmKBL-IST
26h 35m1 stop
6:35 pm - 8:25 amIST-KBL
12h 20m1 stop
$901flydubai
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Mon, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 21

Flights from Kabul to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kabul to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kabul to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Kabul to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul from Kabul were found on Air Arabia ($349) and flydubai ($374), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Kam Air ($717) and Air Arabia ($779).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Kabul and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Kabul to Istanbul Airport. They are Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Kam Air, with the best one-way deal found costing $715. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Kam Air.

How many flights are there between Kabul and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Kabul and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kabul and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kabul to Istanbul take?

Nonstop flights from Kabul generally make it to Istanbul in 5h 30m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,232 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kabul to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kabul at 8:45 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 12:45 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Kabul to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport jets off at 6:20 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$349
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Kabul to Istanbul

When to book flights from Kabul to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kabul to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kabul to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get to Istanbul downtown from IST Airport?

    Taxis are considered the safest and most comfortable option for travelers to downtown Istanbul from IST Airport. Travelers landing at IST Airport can easily recognize taxis based on their identities. The three major types of taxis that connect travelers from IST Airport to downtown are; orange “C” type, blue “D” type, and black “E” type taxis. Downtown Istanbul is a 45min drive from IST Airport.

  • Where can I get car rentals from IST Airport in Istanbul?

    Apart from using taxis, rental cars are the other most effective option for getting travelers to downtown Istanbul from IST Airport. Travelers who plan to rent a car after arriving at IST Airport shouldn’t get worried at all. Goldcar Car Rental Agency is one agency that offers the best car rental services to travelers arriving at IST Airport at an affordable cost. This agency has an on-site office at IST Airport.

  • Are there kid-friendly amenities on Kabul to Istanbul flights?

    The kid-friendly entertainment offered by Turkish Airlines is one of the reasons why travelers flying in the company of their kids from KBL Airport to Istanbul prefer it. The airline provides free-inflight Wi-Fi services. This will allow your kids to streamline their favorite TV shows, music albums, and video games, keeping them active and reducing boredom.

  • Which hotel can I stay in after landing at IST Airport?

    Travelers who plan to book a hotel room after landing at IST Airport shouldn’t get worried. One hotel that is easily accessible to travelers arriving at IST Airport is the Airport Express Hotel İstanbul. This hotel is located along Merkez Mahallesi, Düldül Sk. No:12, and offers airport shuttle services. The hotel is just 6 miles from IST Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport was $349 for a one-way ticket and $717 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kabul and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Kabul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kabul to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Kabul Khwaja Rawash. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kabul to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A340 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kabul to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kabul and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kabul to Istanbul?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kabul to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kabul to Istanbul, Kam Air or flydubai?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kabul to Istanbul are Kam Air and flydubai. With an average price for the route of $928 and an overall rating of 7.5, Kam Air is the most popular choice. flydubai is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $903 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kabul to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kabul to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Kabul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kabul with another airline. Booking your flights between Kabul and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Kabul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from KBL to Istanbul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $398 or less one-way.
  • If you are planning to catch the earliest flight that departs Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Istanbul (IST), consider spending your night in a nearby hotel. There are several hotels near KBL Airport that offer affordable services to travelers. Kabul Serena Hotel is one hotel that will guarantee you quick access to the KBL Airport. The hotel is located along Froshgah Street, Kabul, a 15min drive from the airport.
  • Are you looking for the cheapest flight from KBL Airport to Istanbul? Consider flying on Multiple Airlines. Multiple Airlines is one airline that offers the cheapest flights to travelers from KBL Airport to Istanbul compared to other airlines like Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. You can book a flight with Multiple Airlines through KAYAK.
  • Travelers with reduced mobility shouldn’t get worried when planning their flights from KBL Airport to Istanbul. KBL Airport offers curb-to-aircraft wheelchair services to passengers with reduced mobility. All airlines that serve flights from KBL Airport to Istanbul, like Multiple Airlines, Kam Air Airlines, and Gulf Air, have deployed personnel across the airport to assist travelers with reduced mobility.
  • Several means of transport help to connect travelers to KBL Airport from downtown or Kabul city center. Using airport shuttles is the most convenient way of connecting travelers to KBL Airport from the city center or downtown. Apart from airport shuttles, travelers can also use taxis to connect to KBL Airport. The airport is located 3 miles from downtown Kabul.
  • Are you planning to have a meal or relax in a nearby restaurant while waiting for your flight from KBL Airport to Istanbul? Worry no more. Tasty Food Restaurant is one restaurant that offers the best foods to travelers at KBL Airport as they wait for their flight to Istanbul. Tasty Food Restaurant is located along the New Terminal at KBL Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kabul to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Khwaja Rawash to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kabul Khwaja Rawash to Istanbul

Monday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Monday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Kabul to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kabul to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kabul to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Kam AirOverall score based on 9 reviews
7.5Crew
7.1Comfort
6.4Entertainment
7.5Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews
Cons: "Flight had almost got us killed due to windy condition- if it was not safe to fly, then why did you guys fly in the first place?"
2.0 MediocreRaziq, Apr 2021MZR - KBL
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Cons: "Flight had almost got us killed due to windy condition- if it was not safe to fly, then why did you guys fly in the first place?"

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

מלון חבל על הזמן השאר יום יומיים סבבה אבל בחוץ חום כלבים

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Take too much time to get cpnnection flight. Did not get enough time toget refresh even for going rest room it is not enough time. For wheelchaor person like me face too much trouble. Idont wish to go next time in emirat and fly dubai. Not sugest any senior citizon to fly with this.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kabul to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/10Fri
1 stopAir Arabia
9h 45mKBL-IST
$349
6/28Fri
1 stopflydubai
26h 35mKBL-IST
$374
7/1Mon
1 stopflydubai
17h 00mKBL-IST
$375
5/8Wed
1 stopflydubai
10h 20mKBL-IST
$378
5/8Wed
nonstopKam Air
5h 40mKBL-IST
$388
9/1Sun
1 stopAir Arabia
9h 45mKBL-IST
$405
5/9Thu
2 stops
42h 25mKBL-IST
$447
5/21Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
5h 30mKBL-IST
$453
5/8Wed
2 stops
42h 25mKBL-IST
$459
5/28Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
5h 30mKBL-IST
$465

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Kabul - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Kabul (KBL)Afghanistan

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Kabul

Cabin classes:

$709

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