Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Istanbul Airport to Kabul flights typically cost between £483 and £553 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £544 on Turkish Airlines (3 Nov–25 Dec).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Kabul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Kabul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Istanbul Airport to Kabul flights typically cost between £483 and £553 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £544 on Turkish Airlines (3 Nov–25 Dec).

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

How often are flights from Istanbul to Kabul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 28% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Kabul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul can take about 4h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £544. The distance from Istanbul Airport to Kabul is about 2232 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Kam Air is currently your cheapest option to Kabul, with prices starting at £387. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and flydubai, with the lowest prices starting at £451 and £577, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Kabul one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul are Kam Air (£184), Turkish Airlines (£230), and flydubai (£312).

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul is 89 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul (average of £447). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul in August is currently the most expensive (average of £596). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Kabul

Accepted Answer

The most flights from IST to KBL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kabul ranges from 0.0 - 70.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kabul when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kabul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

Consider Kam Air, Turkish Airlines or flydubai when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to KBL?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kabul from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Kabul that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Kabul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Kabul?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul to Kabul?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Istanbul to Kabul. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Kabul?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Istanbul to Kabul for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Istanbul to Kabul with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Kabul from Istanbul shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to Kabul become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£544
One-way from	£287
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£519
Good round-trip deal	£592 or less
Good one-way deal	£162 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kam Air	Cheapest£387	Average£535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time18%	Search Kam Air flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£451	Average£547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
flydubai	Cheapest£577	Average£591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Kabul is 89 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to KBL?

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Kabul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Kabul?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Kabul flights typically cost between £483 and £553 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £544 on Turkish Airlines (3 Nov–25 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Kabul

The most flights from IST to KBL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Kabul delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Kabul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Kabul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Kabul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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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 6 October 2026.

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.

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Istanbul Airport to Kabul flights typically cost between £483 and £553 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £544 on Turkish Airlines (3 Nov–25 Dec).