Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Kabul (IST - KBL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Kabul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$697	Kam Air Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kabul is currently $697
Cheapest one-way flight	$340	Kam Air Nonstop 6 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Kabul is currently $340
Last-minute weekend getaway	$876	Kam Air Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Kabul is currently $876
Cheapest business class flights	$1,496	Etihad 1 stop 27 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Fri, Jul 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kabul is currently $1,496

Fastest flight	4 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Kabul takes 4 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kabul is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–700
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $600–700

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Kabul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $703

Typical price: $610–1,150

6 weekly nonstop flights

IST - KBL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Kam Air

Nonstop

from $697

Typical price: $540–700

5 weekly nonstop flights

IST, SAW - KBL Every Wed, Fri, Sun

1 weekly connecting flight

IST - KBL Every Tue
flydubai

from $802

Typical price: $660–760

18 weekly connecting flights

IST - KBL Every day
Etihad

from $950

Typical price: $930–1,600

3 weekly connecting flights

IST - KBL Every Mon, Thu, Fri

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Kabul

Kabul International Airport (KBL)

Kabul Afghanistan 30 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Kabul

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kabul are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $520 to $700.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kabul recently found on Google Flights was with Kam Air from $697. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kam Air from $340.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $703, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Kam Air flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $697, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $802, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $950, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kabul starts at $697 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $340 and departs on Wed, May 6.

4 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Kabul.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Kabul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Kabul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Kabul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 6 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) .

In terms of flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 18 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Kabul are:

Kam Air offers 5 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. Kam Air flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) .
Etihad offers 3 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Kabul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Kabul recently found on Google Flights was with Kam Air from $697. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kam Air from $340.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $703, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Kam Air flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $697, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $802, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Istanbul to Kabul is $950, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 20.

Turkish Airlines and Kam Air fly direct from Istanbul to Kabul.

There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 5 Kam Air direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kabul at price $876 is offered by Kam Air from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.

Turkish Airlines and Kam Air fly direct from Istanbul to Kabul.

There are 6 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 5 Kam Air direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kabul start at $697 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Kam Air.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Kabul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kabul start at $1,496 from Sat, Jun 27 to Fri, Jul 3 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Kabul start at $697 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Kabul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Kabul starts at $876 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19 with Kam Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Kabul at price $876 is offered by Kam Air from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Kabul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.