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Cheap Flight Deals from Kabul to Istanbul (KBL-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Kabul to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$725Kam Air
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Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$729Kam Air
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 17
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
6:45 pm - 7:50 amIST-KBL
11h 35m1 stop
Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
1:50 am - 2:45 pmIST-KBL
11h 25m1 stop
Fri, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 5
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
1:50 pm - 5:15 amIST-KBL
13h 55m2 stops
Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
9:25 am - 12:50 amKBL-IST
16h 55m1 stop
1:50 am - 2:45 pmIST-KBL
35h 25m1 stop
$929flydubai
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Fri, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 5
4:00 pm - 6:30 pmKBL-IST
28h 00m1 stop
1:50 am - 8:10 amIST-KBL
28h 50m1 stop
$1,053Emirates
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 16
4:00 pm - 6:30 pmKBL-IST
28h 00m1 stop
1:50 am - 8:10 amIST-KBL
28h 50m1 stop
$1,059Emirates
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
1:10 am - 7:15 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$1,514Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 16
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
1:10 am - 7:15 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$2,222Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 16
4:00 pm - 5:35 pmKBL-IST
27h 05m1 stop
$389flydubai
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Sun, Nov 17
4:00 pm - 5:35 pmKBL-IST
27h 05m1 stop
$391flydubai
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Thu, Nov 7
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
$400Kam Air
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Sun, Nov 17
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$725Kam Air
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Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:25 amIST-KBL
5h 00mnonstop
$729Kam Air
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 17
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmKBL-IST
6h 00mnonstop
1:10 am - 7:15 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
Fri, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 5
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
1:10 am - 7:15 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$1,514Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 16
8:45 am - 12:45 pmKBL-IST
5h 30mnonstop
1:10 am - 7:15 amIST-KBL
4h 35mnonstop
$2,222Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 16

Flights from Kabul to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kabul to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kabul to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Kabul to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kabul to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport is July, where tickets cost $720 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is $930 and $890 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kabul to Istanbul Airport?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,181, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$389
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Kabul to Istanbul

When to book flights from Kabul to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kabul to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kabul to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get to Istanbul downtown from IST Airport?

    Taxis are considered the safest and most comfortable option for travelers to downtown Istanbul from IST Airport. Travelers landing at IST Airport can easily recognize taxis based on their identities. The three major types of taxis that connect travelers from IST Airport to downtown are; orange “C” type, blue “D” type, and black “E” type taxis. Downtown Istanbul is a 45min drive from IST Airport.

  • Where can I get car rentals from IST Airport in Istanbul?

    Apart from using taxis, rental cars are the other most effective option for getting travelers to downtown Istanbul from IST Airport. Travelers who plan to rent a car after arriving at IST Airport shouldn’t get worried at all. Goldcar Car Rental Agency is one agency that offers the best car rental services to travelers arriving at IST Airport at an affordable cost. This agency has an on-site office at IST Airport.

  • Are there kid-friendly amenities on Kabul to Istanbul flights?

    The kid-friendly entertainment offered by Turkish Airlines is one of the reasons why travelers flying in the company of their kids from KBL Airport to Istanbul prefer it. The airline provides free-inflight Wi-Fi services. This will allow your kids to streamline their favorite TV shows, music albums, and video games, keeping them active and reducing boredom.

  • Which hotel can I stay in after landing at IST Airport?

    Travelers who plan to book a hotel room after landing at IST Airport shouldn’t get worried. One hotel that is easily accessible to travelers arriving at IST Airport is the Airport Express Hotel İstanbul. This hotel is located along Merkez Mahallesi, Düldül Sk. No:12, and offers airport shuttle services. The hotel is just 6 miles from IST Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport was $389 for a one-way ticket and $725 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kabul and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Kabul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kabul to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Kabul Khwaja Rawash. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kabul to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A340 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kabul to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kabul and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kabul to Istanbul?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kabul to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kabul to Istanbul, Kam Air or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kabul to Istanbul are Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $756 and an overall rating of 8.1, Kam Air is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $910 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kabul to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kabul to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Kabul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kabul with another airline. Booking your flights between Kabul and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kabul to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Kabul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $845 or less one-way and $730 or less round-trip.
  • If you are planning to catch the earliest flight that departs Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Istanbul (IST), consider spending your night in a nearby hotel. There are several hotels near KBL Airport that offer affordable services to travelers. Kabul Serena Hotel is one hotel that will guarantee you quick access to the KBL Airport. The hotel is located along Froshgah Street, Kabul, a 15min drive from the airport.
  • Are you looking for the cheapest flight from KBL Airport to Istanbul? Consider flying on Multiple Airlines. Multiple Airlines is one airline that offers the cheapest flights to travelers from KBL Airport to Istanbul compared to other airlines like Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. You can book a flight with Multiple Airlines through KAYAK.
  • Travelers with reduced mobility shouldn’t get worried when planning their flights from KBL Airport to Istanbul. KBL Airport offers curb-to-aircraft wheelchair services to passengers with reduced mobility. All airlines that serve flights from KBL Airport to Istanbul, like Multiple Airlines, Kam Air Airlines, and Gulf Air, have deployed personnel across the airport to assist travelers with reduced mobility.
  • Several means of transport help to connect travelers to KBL Airport from downtown or Kabul city center. Using airport shuttles is the most convenient way of connecting travelers to KBL Airport from the city center or downtown. Apart from airport shuttles, travelers can also use taxis to connect to KBL Airport. The airport is located 3 miles from downtown Kabul.
  • Are you planning to have a meal or relax in a nearby restaurant while waiting for your flight from KBL Airport to Istanbul? Worry no more. Tasty Food Restaurant is one restaurant that offers the best foods to travelers at KBL Airport as they wait for their flight to Istanbul. Tasty Food Restaurant is located along the New Terminal at KBL Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kabul to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kabul Khwaja Rawash Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kabul Khwaja Rawash to Istanbul

Monday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Tuesday

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Friday

Ariana, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Kam Air, +1 more

Sunday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Monday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Tuesday

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Kam Air

Kam Air

Friday

Ariana, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Kam Air, +1 more

Sunday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from Kabul to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kabul to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kabul to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Kam AirOverall score based on 13 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Entertainment
8.1Food
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews
Cons: "Flight had almost got us killed due to windy condition- if it was not safe to fly, then why did you guys fly in the first place?"
2.0 MediocreRaziq, Apr 2021MZR - KBL
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Cons: "Flight had almost got us killed due to windy condition- if it was not safe to fly, then why did you guys fly in the first place?"

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Seats were in disrepair. Seat back pockets were all broken. Seats recline very far, which is comfortable for occupant, but confining for person behind.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

The flight and crew members was excellent. The food was nice too. Over all service and time is commendable.

Very bad from ISTACC leg of flight specifically the seats. These seats are for economy not for Business class. I suppose when flying to a third world country you can fly any craft and no one questions it. I was very disappointed for that leg of the flight. This needs to change.

The flight attendants were very attentive and recognized that I had a very short layover for my connecting flight. The head flight attendant went out of his way to find out my connecting gate and ensure that I expedited the aircraft quickly.

Plane was hot in our section of aircraft making it difficult to rest. We informed the staff but adjustments were not made. Seats were terribly uncomfortable- unlike the other long haul flights we have flown on Turkish Airlines. It seems both issues are due to plane being an older Airbus

Turkish airlines always is an excellent airline, bottle water, comfort kits were provided. Decent food on board, friendly staffs.

The food was disgusting that only what i wanted to say

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kabul to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/17Sun
1 stopflydubai
27h 05mKBL-IST
$389
11/7Thu
1 stopflydubai
27h 05mKBL-IST
$391
11/17Sun
nonstopKam Air
6h 00mKBL-IST
$400

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