Cheap flights from Istanbul to Kabul

One-way fares from $286 · IST → KBL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kabul → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$286

TBN · Wed, Nov 4

Cheapest month
November

from $286

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines and Kam Air

Flight time
4h 45m

3,570 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kabul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $286
  2. December 2026 $320
  3. January 2027 $347
  4. February 2027 $336
  5. March 2027 $314
  6. May 2027 $447

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

TBN
Depart08:45 Wed, Nov 4IST → KBL 5h 30m · 1 stop
$286one way, per person
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TBN
Depart08:45 Fri, Nov 6IST → KBL 5h 25m · 1 stop
$295one way, per person
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Iran Air
Depart11:00 Fri, Nov 20IST → KBL 5h 25m · 1 stop
$302one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart21:30 Sat, Nov 14SAW → KBL 7h 40m · 1 stop
$325one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart21:30 Tue, Nov 24SAW → KBL 7h 40m · 1 stop
$332one way, per person
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Iran Air
Depart11:00 Sun, Nov 8IST → KBL 5h 30m · 1 stop
$335one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart21:30 Thu, Nov 19SAW → KBL 7h 40m · 1 stop
$336one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart21:30 Sun, Nov 29SAW → KBL 7h 40m · 1 stop
$341one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Kabul

Istanbul (IST) and Kabul (KBL) are about 3,570 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines and Kam Air. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $286, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Kabul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $286 with TBN, departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $286 to $447.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kabul?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $286 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kabul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines and Kam Air.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kabul?

A direct flight takes about 4h 45m. Istanbul and Kabul are around 3,570 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kabul?

Recent fares on this route were with TBN, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iran Air, Ajet and Kam Air.

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