Direct flights from Kabul to Istanbul (KBL → IST)

Distance 3,594 km (2,233 mi)
Est. duration 4h 14m
KBL
Kabul
Kabul International, Afghanistan
IST
Istanbul
Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Kabul to Istanbul? The flight distance from KBL to IST is approximately 3,594 km (2,233 miles).
How long is the flight from KBL to IST? The estimated flight time from Kabul to Istanbul is approximately 4h 14m.
What airlines fly from KBL to IST? Airlines operating direct flights from Kabul to Istanbul include: FG, RQ, TK.

Cheapest fares Kabul → Istanbul

Kabul KBL
Istanbul IST
May from $393 June from $450 July from $397 August — September — October —

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Try a nearby airport to Kabul

Flights to Istanbul (IST) from other airports within 350 km of Kabul. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

PEW → IST 221 km from KBL Peshawar → Istanbul Pakistan · 11 destinations MZR → IST 300 km from KBL Mazar-I-Sharif → Istanbul Afghanistan · 5 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Istanbul

Flights from Kabul (KBL) to other airports within 350 km of Istanbul.

KBL → SAW 62 km from IST Kabul → Istanbul Turkiye · 155 destinations KBL → BOJ 177 km from IST Kabul → Burgas Bulgaria · 54 destinations KBL → VAR 232 km from IST Kabul → Varna Bulgaria · 42 destinations KBL → EDO 240 km from IST Kabul → Edremit Turkiye · 8 destinations KBL → MJT 305 km from IST Kabul → Mytilene Greece · 14 destinations

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