Are most flights from Kabul long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, the majority of flights from Kabul are long-haul, accounting for 62% of all routes. Medium-haul flights make up 20% of the connections. Short-haul flights represent 18% of the routes available from Kabul, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Kabul?

Historically, some of the most affordable places to fly from Kabul are within Afghanistan, with Herat showing a median price of $141. Other countries with typically lower median prices include Pakistan, with flights to Quetta averaging $318. Uzbekistan also offers competitive prices, with Tashkent having a median price of $350. Additionally, destinations like Riyadh in Saudi Arabia ($426) and Doha in Qatar ($435) have shown relatively lower median prices in the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Kabul at their lowest price?

Historically, November is typically the cheapest month to fly from Kabul, with an average price of $224. This represents a significant saving of 80% compared to the annual median average price of $1132. February also stands out as a more affordable month for travel, with an average price of $900.

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KBL
Kandahar
Afghanistan • 2026-09-19
72% AI deal score
$185
$80
One-way
KBL
Mazar-i-Sharif
Afghanistan • 2026-09-25
44% AI deal score
$144
$112
One-way
KBL
Herat
Afghanistan • 2026-10-12
43% AI deal score
$149
$130
One-way
KBL
Islamabad
Pakistan • 2026-10-14
43% AI deal score
$222
$179
One-way
KBL
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates • 2026-10-04
81% AI deal score
$249
$179
One-way
KBL
Dubai
United Arab Emirates • 2026-10-15
69% AI deal score
$219
$193
One-way
KBL
Doha
Qatar • 2026-09-19
87% AI deal score
$433
$267
One-way
KBL
New Delhi
India • 2026-09-23
67% AI deal score
$381
$283
One-way
KBL
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia • 2026-10-05
82% AI deal score
$426
$284
One-way
KBL
Kuwait City
Kuwait • 2026-10-05
75% AI deal score
$378
$287
One-way

Flights from Kabul: Overview

Insights for flights from Kabul

Right now, the cheapest flights from Kabul start at $166 to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Other cheap flights from Kabul include routes to Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan for $239, and to Herat, Afghanistan for $243. These prices reflect current one-way fares available from Kabul.

Travelers from Kabul can reach 107 unique cities across 53 countries, offering a broad selection of destinations. Over the last 90 days, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of recent fares, making it the dominant country for flight deals from Kabul. India followed with 9% of recent fares, and Pakistan represented 6%, indicating a strong regional focus for travelers departing from Kabul.

When flying from Kabul, 11.4% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. This indicates that the majority of routes from Kabul typically involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common travel option for many destinations.

The most frequently discounted destination from Kabul over the last 90 days is Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Other popular routes include flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (specifically Sharjah International Airport), and to Bangkok, Thailand. These destinations appear most often in recent fare observations, suggesting consistent availability or competitive pricing.

Regarding flight distances from Kabul, 62% of routes are classified as long-haul, indicating a strong prevalence of long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 20% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 18%. This distribution shows that a significant portion of flights from Kabul are for longer journeys.

Most popular airlines from Kabul

Ariana Afghan Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Qatar Airways

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Kabul soon

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Mahé

Kabul (KBL) - Mahé (SEZ)

Etihad Airways

$1,365

$777

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Washington, D.C.

Kabul (KBL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Etihad Airways

$2,120

$1,200

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Amsterdam

Kabul (KBL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Etihad Airways

$1,180

$803

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Paris

Kabul (KBL) - Paris (CDG)

Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian

$1,244

$819

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Washington, D.C.

Kabul (KBL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,732

$1,200

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - London

Kabul (KBL) - London (LGW)

Etihad Airways

$1,107

$788

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kabul

Nairobi

TOP

Kenya • Oct 2026

from

$624

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,189

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

from

$615

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$632

Paris

TOP

France • Sep 2026

from

$819

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,200

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kabul

-45%

KBL - Washington, D.C.

$2,152 → $1,189

-37%

KBL - Dallas

$2,000 → $1,258

-31%

KBL - Boston

$2,125 → $1,463

-43%

KBL - Mahé

$1,365 → $777

Popular Airports from Kabul

Kabul airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Wed - Fri

The cheapest flights from KBL are on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, with fares as low as $90.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$80 direct / ~$166 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from KBL are to destinations within Afghanistan, such as Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flydubai

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer international flights from Kabul.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best option for flights from KBL.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Dec

Flights from KBL tend to be cheaper in Dec.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Kandahar

Flights from Kabul to Kandahar are currently available from $80.

Kabul main airports to depart from

Hamid Karzai International (KBL)

Cheapest

KBL is useful for travelers seeking flights directly from Kabul.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Kabul used as alternative

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Islamabad International Airport is a major international hub offering extensive global connectivity and airline variety.

📍 ~352 km from Kabul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

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From KBL

Elite

Nairobi

Kenya • Oct 2026

95% AI deal score

$3,473

$1,823

Save $1,650

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

Malé

Maldives • Oct 2026

79% AI deal score

$2,702

$2,062

Save $640

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

75% AI deal score

$5,971

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$5,973

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

Bangkok

Thailand • Sep 2026

67% AI deal score

$3,363

Flydubai

Business Class

Booking Flights from Kabul: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Kabul have shown median prices below $550. For example, flights to Herat typically have a median price of $141, while Mazar-i-Sharif averages $237. Other options under this threshold include Quetta at $318, Tashkent at $350, and Riyadh at $426. Travelers can also find median prices for Doha at $435, Ankara at $471, and Milan at $477, all within the $550 range based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Kabul is connected to a broad network of destinations, with flights available to 107 unique cities across 53 countries. In the trailing 90 days, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of the available connections. India was another significant connection point, representing 9% of the routes, while Pakistan made up 6% of the connections from Kabul.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, the most frequently served destinations from Kabul include Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, with two distinct airports serving this popular city. Another highly popular destination is Bangkok, Thailand. These destinations consistently appear among the top choices for travelers departing from Kabul.

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Insights for flights from Kabul

Most popular airlines from Kabul

Ariana Afghan Airlines

Pakistan International Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Qatar Airways

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Kabul soon

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Mahé

Kabul (KBL) - Mahé (SEZ)

Etihad Airways

$1,365

$777

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Washington, D.C.

Kabul (KBL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Etihad Airways

$2,120

$1,200

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Amsterdam

Kabul (KBL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Etihad Airways

$1,180

$803

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Paris

Kabul (KBL) - Paris (CDG)

Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian

$1,244

$819

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - Washington, D.C.

Kabul (KBL) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,732

$1,200

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

KBL - London

Kabul (KBL) - London (LGW)

Etihad Airways

$1,107

$788

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kabul

Nairobi

TOP

Kenya • Oct 2026

from

$624

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$1,189

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

from

$615

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

$632

Paris

TOP

France • Sep 2026

from

$819

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,200

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kabul

-45%

KBL - Washington, D.C.

$2,152 → $1,189

-37%

KBL - Dallas

$2,000 → $1,258

-31%

KBL - Boston

$2,125 → $1,463

-43%

KBL - Mahé

$1,365 → $777

Popular Airports from Kabul

Kabul airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Wed - Fri

The cheapest flights from KBL are on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, with fares as low as $90.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$80 direct / ~$166 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from KBL are to destinations within Afghanistan, such as Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flydubai

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer international flights from Kabul.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best option for flights from KBL.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Dec

Flights from KBL tend to be cheaper in Dec.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Kandahar

Flights from Kabul to Kandahar are currently available from $80.

Kabul main airports to depart from

Hamid Karzai International (KBL)

Cheapest

KBL is useful for travelers seeking flights directly from Kabul.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Kabul used as alternative

Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

Islamabad International Airport is a major international hub offering extensive global connectivity and airline variety.

📍 ~352 km from Kabul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Kabul

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Kabul.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Kabul

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From KBL

Elite

Nairobi

Kenya • Oct 2026

95% AI deal score

$3,473

$1,823

Save $1,650

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

Malé

Maldives • Oct 2026

79% AI deal score

$2,702

$2,062

Save $640

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

75% AI deal score

$5,971

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

71% AI deal score

$5,973

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From KBL

Elite

Bangkok

Thailand • Sep 2026

67% AI deal score

$3,363

Flydubai

Business Class

Booking Flights from Kabul: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Kabul

Today’s best flight deals from Kabul

Flights from Kabul: Overview

Insights for flights from Kabul

Most popular airlines from Kabul

Last-minute flights going from Kabul soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Kabul

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kabul

Popular Airports from Kabul

Kabul airport insights

Sun - Wed - Fri

From ~$80 direct / ~$166 roundtrip

Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flydubai

8+ months in advance

Dec

Watch fares to Kandahar

Kabul main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kabul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Kabul

Best Elite deals from Kabul

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London

London

Bangkok

Booking Flights from Kabul: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Kabul for less than 550 USD?

How many cities is Kabul connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Kabul?

Are most flights from Kabul long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Kabul?

When are flights from Kabul at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Kabul

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Departing from nearby city?

Flights from Kabul: Overview

Insights for flights from Kabul

Most popular airlines from Kabul

Last-minute flights going from Kabul soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Kabul

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kabul

Popular Airports from Kabul

Kabul airport insights

Sun - Wed - Fri

From ~$80 direct / ~$166 roundtrip

Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flydubai

8+ months in advance

Dec

Watch fares to Kandahar

Kabul main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kabul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Kabul

Best Elite deals from Kabul

Nairobi

Malé

London

London

Bangkok

Booking Flights from Kabul: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Kabul for less than 550 USD?

How many cities is Kabul connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Kabul?

Are most flights from Kabul long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Kabul?

When are flights from Kabul at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Kabul

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