Cheap flights from Istanbul to Kabul (IST–KBL)
Turkey
Afghanistan
Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Kabul (IST–KBL) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,590 km (2,230 mi).
- From
- IST
- Istanbul
- To
- KBL
- Kabul
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- FG · RQ · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- ₺20,224 one-way
- Distance
- 3,590 km (2,230 mi)
- Time difference
- Kabul 1 hour 30 minutes ahead
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Istanbul to Kabul fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺20,224 for October 2026 on Kam Air, nonstop. Nonstop from ₺20,224.
- Oct ’26₺20,224
- Nov ’26₺20,881nonstop ₺21,334
- May ’27₺22,550
- Jun ’27₺20,571
- Aug ’27₺20,827
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly IST–KBL
For Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (₺20,224). Days in Kabul average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 1 hour 30 minutes forward on landing at KBL.
Istanbul to Kabul: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL)?
From ₺20,224 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Kam Air, nonstop; nonstop from ₺20,224 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IST–KBL direct?
Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly IST–KBL?
October 2026, at ₺20,224; the dearest month found was ₺22,550.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul?
Kabul is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul: a IST departure at noon is 13:30 local time in KBL.
Kabul to Istanbul: the return flight (KBL–IST)
All 3 airlines also fly KBL–IST nonstop.
Airlines flying IST–KBL nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (IST time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ariana Afghan Airlines FG | — | full-service | — | — |
 Kam Air RQ | — | full-service | — | — |
 Turkish Airlines TK | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying IST–KBL nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Mazar-i-Sharif (MZR) with Kam Air: 3,640 km (2,260 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Tehran (IKA) with Mahan Air: 3,700 km (2,300 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
- Via Dubai (DXB) with
flydubai: 4,720 km (2,930 mi) flown, 31% further than nonstop. - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH) with
Etihad Airways: 4,840 km (3,010 mi) flown, 35% further than nonstop.
IST–KBL route map
More from Istanbul and Kabul
Other arrivals in Afghanistan
Also nonstop from IST, nearest to KBL first (straight-line distance):
- Mazar-i-Sharif (MZR) · 299 km (186 mi) from KBL
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Departure
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.
View IST airport guide →Arrival
Kabul International Airport
Kabul (KBL), Kabul.
Weather in Kabul vs Istanbul
Kabul is warmer than Istanbul in 8 months and cooler in 3; the biggest gap is in June (31°C against 26°C). In October it averages 22°C in Kabul and 20°C in Istanbul.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 5° | 6° | 13° | 19° | 25° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 28° | 22° | 14° | 8° |
| Istanbul | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Kabul and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Istanbul to Kabul
Istanbul and Kabul are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Kabul
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from KBL — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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