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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kabul to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 14:24
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 03:39.

The flight takes about 5h 39m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kabul to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 39m, covering 2,232 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport range from £514 to £639, with an average of £589 over the past 12 months. Anything below £514 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £549 return, compared with £601 via a stopover through Dubai Intl (DXB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £42–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A340 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kam Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kabul to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £459 to £1,246. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kabul to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £334, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Kabul Khwaja Rawash (KBL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Most connecting flights from Kabul to Istanbul Airport pass through Dubai Intl (DXB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Kabul to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £554 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £641, a difference of £87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Kabul and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Kam Air
• Ariana

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour behind Kabul (Turkey Time vs Afghanistan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kam Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.