Cheap flights from Kabul to Istanbul

One-way fares from $376 · KBL → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Kabul
Cheapest fare
$376

Etihad Airways · Tue, Nov 3

Cheapest month
November

from $376

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines and Kam Air

Flight time
5h 30m

3,570 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kabul to Istanbul

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $376
  2. January 2027 $449
  3. October 2027 $422

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Etihad Airways
Depart19:15 Tue, Nov 3KBL → SAW 8h 20m · 1 stop
$376one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart15:00 Mon, Nov 9KBL → SAW 8h 30m · 1 stop
$382one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart15:00 Tue, Nov 10KBL → SAW 8h 30m · 1 stop
$382one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart15:00 Thu, Nov 12KBL → SAW 8h 30m · 1 stop
$384one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart15:00 Mon, Nov 16KBL → SAW 8h 30m · 1 stop
$398one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart15:00 Sat, Nov 7KBL → SAW 8h 30m · 1 stop
$407one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart19:15 Sun, Nov 8KBL → SAW 8h 20m · 1 stop
$407one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart19:15 Fri, Nov 6KBL → SAW 8h 20m · 1 stop
$418one way, per person
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About flights from Kabul to Istanbul

Kabul (KBL) and Istanbul (IST) are about 3,570 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines and Kam Air. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $376, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kabul to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $376 with Etihad Airways, departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $376 to $449.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $376 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kabul to Istanbul?

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

How long is the flight from Kabul to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 5h 30m. Kabul and Istanbul are around 3,570 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kabul to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Etihad Airways, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines.

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