Non-stop flights from Kabul (KBL)
Kabul Airport (IATA: KBL, ICAO: OAKB), also known as Kabul International Airport, is the largest airport in Afghanistan. Kabul Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 18 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 4 airlines flying from and to Kabul. These carriers are:
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.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kabul that require a stopover:
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:
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 Riyadh (RUH), Istanbul (IST), year-round flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB) and seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Air Arabia: seasonal flights 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) and Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR).
Kam Air: year-round to Herat (HEA), seasonal flights to Kandahar (KDH), Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR), New Delhi (DEL), Tehran (IKA) and year-round flights to 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 year-round to Tashkent (TAS).
International flights from Kabul
Flights from Kabul to China
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 April and ends in August.
Flights from Kabul to India
In India, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kabul is New Delhi. Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Iran
There is 1 destination in Iran that has a direct connection from Kabul, which is Tehran. Direct flights to Tehran are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Kuwait
In Kuwait, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kabul is Kuwait City. Direct flights to Kuwait City are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Pakistan
Islamabad is the only destination in Pakistan with direct flights from Kabul. Direct flights to Islamabad are offered by Kam Air.
Flights from Kabul to Russia
There is 1 destination in Russia that has a direct connection from Kabul, which is Moscow Sheremetyevo. Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
Flights from Kabul to Saudi Arabia
There are 2 destinations in Saudi Arabia that have non-stop flights from Kabul.
To Jeddah and Riyadh, you can fly with Ariana and Kam Air.
Flights from Kabul to Turkey
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kabul to Turkey, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Ankara are offered by Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in July.
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Ariana or Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations from Kabul.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kabul to Uzbekistan
Tashkent is the only destination in Uzbekistan with direct flights from Kabul. Direct flights to Tashkent are offered by Kam Air.
Domestic flights from Kabul
Flights from Kabul to Afghanistan
There are 4 airports in Afghanistan that have non-stop domestic flights from Kabul.
To Herat and Kandahar, you can fly with Ariana and Kam Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kabul to Khost with Ariana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Mazar-e-Sharif with Ariana or Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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 4 airlines flying from Kabul to 18 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kabul?
Kam Air, Ariana and Air Arabia 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?
There are no alliances flying from Kabul at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kabul?
There are roughly 887 flights departing from Kabul every month (or 210 flights each week), to a total of 18 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 Kandahar 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 Kandahar | 1h |
| Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif | 1h |
| Kabul to Dubai (Sharjah) | 3h 25m |
