Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Kabul Khwaja Rawash are usually found in June or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Kabul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
Popular in
November
Cheapest in
June
Average price
£493
Good round-trip deal
£443 or less
Good one-way deal
£228 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Kabul. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul (average of £1,267). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,652). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to KBL?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Kabul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Kabul at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Kabul
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Kabul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
The most flights from IST to KBL are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Kabul on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £470.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 09m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kabul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kabul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kabul. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and flydubai from Istanbul Airport to Kabul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kabul from Istanbul?
Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Kabul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Khwaja Rawash from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kabul airport from Istanbul. It is only a 3.5 mi journey from Khwaja Rawash (KBL) to Kabul’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul round-trip?
Flying on Kam Air is currently your cheapest option to Kabul, with prices starting at £332. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and flydubai, with the lowest prices starting at £380 and £526, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Kabul on time: Kam Air (80%), Turkish Airlines (75%), Ariana (50%).
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Kabul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Kabul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Kabul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Kabul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul (average of £1,267). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,652). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Kabul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Kabul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
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