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Flights from Istanbul to Kabul

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) take about 5h (3,595 km). Kam Air and Turkish Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $394 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Kabul

Carriers on IST–KBL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kam Airnonstop fare seen✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Istanbul to Kabul fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $392 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $282. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$40031 Oct 2026 · Kam Air$282 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$3921 Nov 2026 · Kam Air$327 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3956 Dec 2026 · Kam Air$358 · 2 stops6 Dec 2026
Mar 2027$3941 Mar 2027 · Kam Air—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $282 in October 2026, against $358 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Kabul, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Kabul flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kabul?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) takes about 5h, covering 3,595 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Kabul by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Kabul International Airport is 3,595 km (2,234 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kabul?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–KBL route include Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Kabul cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–KBL was $394 USD with Kam Air (nonstop), departing 5 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kabul?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $282 one-way, against $394 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Kabul?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $282 with one stop against $394 nonstop, a saving of $112. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Kabul?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kabul visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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