How to find cheap flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kabul International Airport is £340. A round-trip plane ticket to KBL right now is £590.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Kabul, where Kabul International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Kabul
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Kabul is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KBL.
March is the most popular month for flights to KBL. Go then if you're eager to explore Kabul in full swing.
December is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kabul then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Kabul, with averages of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -12ºC to 8ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? July is the driest month in Kabul, averaging two days of rain.
May has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Kabul International Airport (KBL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Kabul International Airport, these popular airlines make reaching Kabul nice and easy:
Think about booking your KBL plane ticket with Air Arabia. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 91% of flights to this hub sticking to schedule.
On arrival at KBL, you'll be in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Kabul International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to KBL:
Flights out of Kabul International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 65% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.
Getting to central Kabul from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The distance from KBL to central Kabul is about 13 kms (8 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to KBL.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.
Kabul makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:
Kabul highlights
Put these major attractions high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kabul:
National Museum of Afghanistan: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kms (4 miles) southwest of the centre.
Chehelseton Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Kabul. You'll find this park roughly 5 kms (3 miles) south of the centre.
Qargha Lake: Take on this landmark next. Around 3 kms (2 miles) northwest of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Kabul experience.
How to get to Bāzārak from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On your way to the nearby city of Bāzārak? It's about 121 kms (75 miles) from KBL. It'll take you around 2 hours 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Paghmān
If Paghmān is where you're going, it's about 24 kms (15 miles) from Kabul International Airport.
The drive time to Paghmān is roughly 55 minutes.