Non-stop flights from Kabul (KBL)
Kabul Airport (IATA: KBL, ICAO: OAKB), also known as Kabul International Airport, is the largest airport in Afghanistan. It is Afghanistan's main international airport and serves the area of Kabul. Kabul Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 20 destinations in 10 countries.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Kabul.
The longest flight from Kabul KBL is a 1,386 mile (2,231 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 45 minutes and is operated by Ariana.
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Airlines flying from Kabul Popular destinations from Kabul Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Kabul
In total there are 5 airlines flying from and to Kabul. These carriers are:
![Kam Air Kam Air](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/kam_air_42.png)
![Ariana Ariana](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/ariana_98.png)
![Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/turkish_airlines_18.png)
![Flydubai Flydubai](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/flydubai_38.png)
![Air Arabia Air Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_arabia_30.png)
Popular destinations from Kabul
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kabul, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Pakistan Pakistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/PK.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
![Iran Iran](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IR.png)
![Iran Iran](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IR.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
![Kuwait Kuwait](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/KW.png)
![Russia Russia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/RU.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
![Uzbekistan Uzbekistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/UZ.png)
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kabul that require a stopover:
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![Qatar Qatar](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/QA.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
![South Korea South Korea](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/KR.png)
Business class flights from Kabul
There are 9 airports that have flights from Kabul in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KBL are listed below:
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
![Iran Iran](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IR.png)
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
![Russia Russia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/RU.png)
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
Intercontinental flights from Kabul
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Kabul International Airport (KBL).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Kabul and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Kabul to Europe
Ariana is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Kabul to Europe. They fly seasonal to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Kabul to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Ariana: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), Ankara (ESB), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Kam Air: year-round to Jeddah (JED), seasonal flights to Medina (MED), year-round flights to Riyadh (RUH), seasonal flights to Istanbul (IST), year-round flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB) and Kuwait City (KWI).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Non-stop flights from Kabul to India / South Asia
Ariana: seasonal flights to Herat (HEA), Kandahar (KDH), Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR), New Delhi (DEL), Mashhad (MHD) and Tehran (IKA).
Kam Air: seasonal flights to Herat (HEA), year-round flights to Kandahar (KDH), Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR), seasonal flights to New Delhi (DEL) and Islamabad (ISB).
Non-stop flights from Kabul to China
Ariana is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Kabul to China. They fly seasonal to Urumqi (URC).
Non-stop flights from Kabul to Central Asia
Kam Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Kabul to Central Asia. They fly seasonal to Tashkent (TAS).
International flights from Kabul
Flights from Kabul to China
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
Urumqi is the only destination in China with direct flights from Kabul. Direct flights to Urumqi are offered by Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to India
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
In India, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kabul is New Delhi. You can fly non-stop to New Delhi with Ariana or Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Iran
![Iran Iran](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IR.png)
There are 2 destinations in Iran that have non-stop flights from Kabul.
To Mashhad and Tehran, you can fly with Ariana.
Flights from Kabul to Kuwait
![Kuwait Kuwait](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/KW.png)
There is 1 destination in Kuwait that has a direct connection from Kabul, which is Kuwait City. Direct flights to Kuwait City are offered by Kam Air.
Flights from Kabul to Pakistan
![Pakistan Pakistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/PK.png)
In Pakistan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kabul is Islamabad. Direct flights to Islamabad are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Russia
![Russia Russia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/RU.png)
Moscow Sheremetyevo is the only destination in Russia with direct flights from Kabul. Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Saudi Arabia
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kabul to Saudi Arabia, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Jeddah with Ariana or Kam Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Medina is Kam Air. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in July 2024.
You can fly non-stop to Riyadh with Ariana or Kam Air.
Flights from Kabul to Turkey
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
In Turkey, there are 2 destinations from Kabul.
Direct flights to Ankara are offered by Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Istanbul are offered by Ariana, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kabul to United Arab Emirates
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kabul to United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Kam Air.
Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Ariana, Flydubai and Kam Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kabul to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia.
Flights from Kabul to Uzbekistan
![Uzbekistan Uzbekistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/UZ.png)
There is 1 destination in Uzbekistan that has a direct connection from Kabul, which is Tashkent. Direct flights to Tashkent are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Domestic flights from Kabul
Flights from Kabul to Afghanistan
![Afghanistan Afghanistan](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AF.png)
There are 4 airports in Afghanistan that have non-stop domestic flights from Kabul.
All direct flights from Kabul to Herat, Kandahar, Khost and Mazar-e-Sharif are operated by Ariana and Kam Air.
Alternative airports near Kabul
There is one alternative airport to Kabul (KBL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Khost (KHT).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kabul?
There is 1 airport in Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the best airport to fly from Kabul?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kabul is Kabul International Airport (KBL).
How many airlines fly from Kabul?
There are 5 airlines flying from Kabul to 20 airports around the world, as of July 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kabul?
Kam Air, Ariana and Turkish Airlines operate most flights from Kabul. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kabul?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Kabul.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kabul?
There are roughly 456 flights departing from Kabul every month (or 105 flights each week), to a total of 20 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kabul Airport?
The official name of Kabul Airport is Kabul International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kabul Airport?
The airport code of Kabul Airport is KBL.
What are the most popular flights from Kabul?
Dubai, Herat and Istanbul are the 3 most popular routes from Kabul. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kabul, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Kabul?
Kabul to Dubai | 3h |
Kabul to Herat | 1h 10m |
Kabul to Istanbul | 5h 45m |
Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif | 50m |
Kabul to Kandahar | 1h |