Flying from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour 30 minutes behind Kabul.
Flights from KBL to IST start from 08:15 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:20 with Kam Air. Overall, there are nine weekly Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your KBL to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Kam Air offers direct flights from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Kam Air.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the KBL to IST route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, ج.م. 14,281 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 27,013. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from KBL to IST by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KBL to IST.
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Handy information about Kabul International Airport (KBL)
When it comes to Kabul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Kabul International Airport from central Kabul, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are near KBL. They're a particularly great choice if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KBL to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
