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Cheap Flights to Afghanistan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Kabul
Kabul1 stop$1,101
Mazar-I-Sharif
Mazar-I-Sharif2 stops$2,627
Herāt
Herāt2 stops$2,137
Kandahār
Kandahār2 stops$1,183
Kabul
Kabul1 stop$1,101
Mazar-I-Sharif
Mazar-I-Sharif2 stops$2,627
Herāt
Herāt2 stops$2,137
Kandahār
Kandahār2 stops$1,183

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Afghanistan

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights to Afghanistan cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares to Afghanistan are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,546 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares to Afghanistan right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares to Afghanistan on KAYAK in the last week:

• Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL) from $1,101
• Kandahar (KDH) from $1,183
• Herat (HEA) from $2,137
• Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) from $2,627

What's the cheapest month to fly to Afghanistan?

April is the cheapest month to fly to Afghanistan, with round-trip fares averaging $1,305. The most expensive months are June and December, when average round-trip fares rise to $1,797 and $1,653, respectively.

When's the best time to book a flight to Afghanistan?

The best time to book is 16 weeks before departure. Drawing on 12 months of KAYAK data, fares booked in this window have averaged 19% lower than last-minute bookings (within 2 weeks of departure).

How do fares to each airport in Afghanistan compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Afghanistan are:

• Kandahar (KDH) at $906
• Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL) at $1,514
• Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) at $1,666

How do fares to Afghanistan vary across the week?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Afghanistan and Saturday is the most expensive. Looking at KAYAK data from the past 12 months, Thursday prices run 7% lower than Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Afghanistan?

On average, night flights are the cheapest, at around $1,485. Morning flights are the most expensive to Afghanistan, with tickets averaging $1,608.

Key details for flights to Afghanistan

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$599
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 129% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Kabul

Your questions about flights to Afghanistan, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight to Afghanistan?

    Yes. Fares to Afghanistan are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,287 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's worth booking.

  • How much should I budget for a flight to Afghanistan?

    You can typically expect round-trip fares to Afghanistan to cost from $1,287 to $1,818, based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months.

  • What are the main airports serving Afghanistan?

    Afghanistan has 4 airports. The three busiest are Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL) (98% of arrivals), Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) (1%) and Kandahar (KDH) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop to Afghanistan?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline operates nonstop flights to Afghanistan on a regular basis. One-stop options include:

    • Etihad Airways
    • Turkish Airlines

  • What cabin classes are available on flights to Afghanistan?

    On flights to Afghanistan you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • Apart from Kabul International Airport (KBL), which other airports in Afghanistan receive flights from the US?

    In addition to KBL, flights from various parts of the United States can also land at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) in Kandahar, Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī International Airport (MZR) in Mazar-i-Sharif, or Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) in Herat. Among these airports, KBL and MZR receive the highest number of flights from the United States.

  • What is the best Afghanistan airport to use if I plan to visit Herat?

    The best airport to use if you plan to visit Herat in western Afghanistan is Herat International Airport (HEA), located approximately 7 miles southeast of the city. Herat is the fourth largest commercial airport in Afghanistan. You’ll have to take a connecting flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to HEA.

  • If I intend to rent a car in Kabul, Afghanistan, what child seat safety guidelines should I be familiar with?

    When riding in a car rental in Afghanistan, kids under the age of 12 need to be buckled up in either a booster seat or a child safety seat. The age-appropriate child safety seats would range from rear-facing for kids under 15 months, forward-facing seats for four-year-old kids, booster seats for 6-year-old kids, and a booster cushion for 12-year-old kids. Also, note that kids under 12 years of age are not allowed to ride in the front seat.

  • Which airport in Afghanistan is close to Samangan?

    If you’re planning to visit the town of Samangan and explore the mysterious Takht i Rostam cave complexes, the nearest arrival airport is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), approximately 62 miles from the town. There are direct flights from Kabul and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to MZR. You’ll also get one-stop flights to MZR from HEA and DXB.

  • Are there US airports offering direct flights to Afghanistan?

    Currently, there are no direct flights from the airport in the United States to Afghanistan. If you plan to travel from the United States to KBL, you also budget for at least a layover. Depending on your departure city, airport, and airline, you can have one, two, or even three layovers before you can finally land in Afghanistan.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car at Kabul Airport?

    To rent a vehicle at Kabul International Airport, you will be asked to provide a valid ID or passport, a valid driver’s license, and a major credit card in your name or the driver’s name. Several car rental providers have an office at KBL where you can pick up your car.

  • What is the simplest way of accessing the tri-state boundary in Afghanistan’s north for visitors from the US?

    Most travelers touring Afghanistan from the United States end their tour by visiting the tri-state boundary. This is where Tajikistan touches Uzbekistan, and Uzbekistan is separated from Afghanistan. The nearest destination airport for United States travelers visiting this city is Afghanistan’s Northern-based Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi International Airport (MZR).

  • What lounges are available at Kabul International Airport?

    After a long flight to Afghanistan, you can relax in one of their lounges. There are two lounges at Terminal 1 close to the Baggage Claim section for arriving passengers. Lounges are accessible to everyone, regardless of what travel class you are flying.

  • Which airlines offer single-stop flights from Washington to Kabul?

    If you are to fly from Washington to Kabul, your possible departure airport is Dulles International Airport (IAD), while your destination airport is Kabul International Airport (KBL). IAD is rated among the airports offering the highest number of single-stop flights to KBL. However, most of these single-stop flights are offered by highly reliable and trusted Turkish Airlines.

  • Does Kam Air offer Business Class flights to Afghanistan?

    Kam Air, the leading airline provider in Afghanistan, has two cabin options Business Class and Economy Class. Business Class travelers on Kam Air are entitled to priority check-in, boarding, luggage handling, and disembarkation.

  • Which is the shortest route for US travelers to Afghanistan?

    Compared to any other route in the US, travelers from Houston take the shortest time on a single-stop flight to Afghanistan’s Kabul. In Houston, you can board your flight to Kabul’s Kabul International Airport (KBL) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), or Ellington Airport/Houston Spaceport (EFD). Among these three, IAH airport has the highest frequency of single-stop flights to KBL.

  • What are my best options for flights to Afghanistan from the West Coast of the US?

    Since there are no direct flights to Afghanistan from the West Coast, travelers from the region can find connecting flights through major hubs like Dubai. Major airports on the West Coast with flights to these international hubs include San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Your guide to booking flights to Afghanistan

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 16 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 19% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your dates are flexible, April usually has the best deals, while June tends to be the priciest. The best-time-to-travel chart on this page shows how prices move across the year.
  • Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly, about 7% cheaper than Saturday, the priciest day. If your dates are flexible, that's an easy way to save. If not, try nearby airports or a layover instead.
  • If you're looking to save, Kandahar (KDH) has had the lowest fares over the past 12 months. Just remember to factor in the cost of getting to your final destination.
  • Kabul is the most popular destination in Afghanistan. Start your trip here and then check out these other places KAYAK travelers love: Herāt, Bamiyan and Kandahār.
  • If you are departing from the east coast parts of the United States, your likely departure airport to Afghanistan is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). At JFK, you can access a few airlines offering one-stop flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Among these airlines is Turkish Airlines.
  • Getting to Kabul city center from Kabul International Airport (KBL) is possible, thanks to different transportation options at the airport. Lines 39, 100, and 178 urban transport buses are the most affordable options. There is an airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from 8 am to 5:30 pm. You can also opt for taxis and car rental companies, which have an office at the airport. Free transport between the terminals is offered by airport shuttles.
  • American travelers visiting the Western parts of Afghanistan from Los Angeles can consider using Los Angeles International (LAX) as their departure airport and Afghanistan’s westerns-based Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) as their destination airport. At LAX, you can book your single-stop flight with Turkish Airlines.
  • KBL is a hub for Kam Air, the largest airline provider in Afghanistan. Although it’s not a major hub for most international carriers, you’ll find connecting flights from neighboring countries such as Iran, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Since the use of identification cards as a form of identification on foreign flights, including those to Afghanistan from the United States, is not permitted, you will have to carry your passport. With your passport, you will easily board your flight from any US airport to Afghanistan.
  • If you wish to fly to Afghanistan from New York, you’ll find a selection of flights departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB), where you can board your connecting flight to Afghanistan.
  • If you reside in Dallas, you can board your flight to Afghanistan at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) via Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines is ranked among the airlines with the highest number of single-stop flights from DFW to KBL.
  • If you are visiting Taloqan in the Pashtun areas of southern Afghanistan, consider your likely destination airport is Taloqan Airport (TQN). Since the airport doesn’t receive fights from the United States, you will have to land in Kabul and then board your final flight to Taloqan Airport.
  • For those travelers who would like to gain easier access to the major cities both in Afghanistan and even Pakistan, consider KBL as your destination airport. Besides being in the capital center, the hub of Afghanistan’s land and air transport options, KBL has also located about 226 km to Peshawar, Pakistan, about 264 km to Mardan, Pakistan, and about 293 km to Mingora, Pakistan.
  • If you are planning to travel to Afghanistan to witness the celebrated Nowruz festival of Spring in March, please note that the airfares for most airlines flying from the United States to Afghanistan may hike drastically. This is due to the high demand that is caused by the increasing number of travelers who visit Afghanistan to gain experience of this festival from various parts of the world, the United States included.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Afghanistan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Afghanistan? 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.
8.9
Kam AirOverall score based on 19 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.9Food
8.9Crew
9.0Boarding
8.7Comfort

We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

Luggage jandling sucks. I arrived in BLR india on 15th and luggage was delivered today 19th. I came for a business trip everything got screwed up. Poor communication. APP kept saying mishandles in BLR. It never reached BLR. I had air tag which showed luggage was in Germany. I could not reach anybody other than the airpprt people. They had no clue and asked me to call etihad. In India etihad number wasnt working.i had to call US number and that person was the only person who seemed to help. They kept me in dark. No communication or email till i spoke to the person in US.i have flown many airlines but never had this experience. For me this was first and will be last in etihad. Very bad.

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

On time and no hassle luggage policy (2 checked in and 1 cabin bag)

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

When I booked the ticket it said that it was ANA and once I paid it changed to air Canada.

Boarding was delayed 50 minutes. The flight going to Chicago was canceled, causing lots of problems and causing me to rebook and miss an event. I was traveling with a colleague, and he was unable to get on the same flight after 40 minutes on the phone, which meant I had to wait for him after my arrival. My flight down was delayed an hour before take off, had to sit on the plane, then 30 minutes after landing to get to a gate. No real food, only juice/ water offered for the 3.5 hours on the plane. Not a good experience.

Warning- Air Canada makes it almost impossible to get a refund if a flight is cancelled. My flight was cancelled due to a damaged plane. This airline then rebooked me for a later flight. I went on line and tried to navigate their site to rebook to another within my original itinerary and I had thought I had changed it the first time, but since their site is nothing like our sites here in the states, you had to closely look for the links to complete the process. Then came the other problem. Trying to get a $45 refund on check in baggage, that I had paid for one day in advance. I tried calling the airline's customer service. They stated they are unable to process refunds for this. They then referred me to an on line site. This site required you to answer a multitude of drop down questions that are not applicable to a simple flight cancelation. Then right when I think I am done, it asks for an "incident number". I then eventually fly into Vancouver BC International Airport and speak to 3 Air Canada employees. They then tell me they cannot refund me my check in bagge fee. Once again, they refer me to this ridiculous site . They then give me a code to list and tell me to use the airport code, plus the letters AC followed by the flight # to list as an incident #. I tried this and guess what, it failed. Kayak, if you're listening. Something is very ethically wrong with Air Canada's refund process, especially when one of their planes is damaged and a flight is canceled. I have flown for many years, every week for a long time period with many airlines. Please post this so the public can see this accurate assessment of their airline customer service failure.

There should be a visible sign of Air Canada, because I walked all around and I didn't notice where was the desk, I was in a rush for the time because it was very difficult for me to find the D gate.

It was impossible for me to make the check in for Air Canada. Then it was very difficult to find the D gate in Houston airport . I hadn't have enough time to make it. Finding the gates in Houston it's so confusing. This was about my connection.

Older interior meant less luggage storage space. Service was good. I was in business class. I receive better service from other carriers

Check-in was a nightmare. Wouldn’t let us board with our dog even though he has flown on anir Canada before. Only one of us could go. Will never fly them again.

Flight got cancelled and didn't get another flight til late and almost missed the connection because so close. We are still waiting for the bags to arrive the next day.

Great, the item that impressed us. The most was the fact that some of us were gonna have a tight connection and the crew invited those people with the tight connection to stand up and leave the plane early. Great idea and it worked for us

Overpriced. Exploitative price gouging. Appreciated getting bumped up to a seat with more leg room though.

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