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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kabul to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kabul to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Kabul to Istanbul (KBL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kabul to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Kabul to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kabul to Istanbul.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
Ariana Logo
KBL-IST
4h 30mdirect
Ariana Logo
IST-KBL
5h 00mdirect
Ariana
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Turkish Airlines Logo
KBL-IST
5h 40mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
IST-KBL
4h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Kam Air Logo
KBL-IST
6h 00mdirect
Kam Air Logo
IST-KBL
5h 00mdirect
Kam Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kabul to Istanbul flights

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 round-trip 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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Kabul to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays 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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost £471 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £631 and £606 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £675, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kabul to Istanbul

Low season

February

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 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 direct flight from Kabul to Istanbul on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kabul with another airline.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Kabul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £481 or less one-way and £222 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.

Prefer to fly direct 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.

Direct departures

Kabul Khwaja Rawash to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Ariana, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Kam Air, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kabul Khwaja Rawash

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Ariana, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Kam Air, +1 more

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Kam Air, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Ariana, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top airline flying 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.
8.2
Kam AirOverall score based on 14 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Food
8.2Crew
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?"

Everything you need to know for your flight from Kabul to Istanbul

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Istanbul (IST)
Kabul (KBL)

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