Flights from Kabul to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST) take about 5h (3,595 km). Kam Air and Turkish Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $420 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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Airlines flying Kabul to Istanbul
Carriers on KBL–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Kabul to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $413 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $368. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $42024 Oct 2026 · Kam Air | $390 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 · Kam Air |
| Nov 2026 | $4157 Nov 2026 · Kam Air | $381 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $4133 Dec 2026 · Kam Air | $368 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $41918 Jan 2027 · Kam Air | $382 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027 · Kam Air |
| Mar 2027 | $4202 Mar 2027 · Kam Air | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $381 for November 2026, $368 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kabul to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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