Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Kabul Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Kabul is UTC+4:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to KBL start from 00:30 — the earliest with Ariana Afghan Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Ariana Afghan Airlines. In total, you can choose from five weekly Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your JED to KBL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Kam Air offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kabul — and maybe even more of Afghanistan if your schedule allows.
Kam Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ariana Afghan is the most punctual carrier that offers JED to KBL flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and KBL:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Kabul Airport (KBL)
£213 is currently the best price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport flight. Return flights start at £405. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to KBL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
When it comes to Jeddah Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Jeddah Airport is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JED? If you're catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kabul Airport (KBL)
If you're arriving on a late Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KBL:
When to fly to Kabul Airport (KBL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kabul in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Kabul Airport for July if you want to visit Kabul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to KBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to explore more of Afghanistan. Travel about 451 kms (280 miles) south-west to Kandahar to check off its leading attractions. From Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak) to Dahla Dam and Ahmad Shah Baba Abdulali Masjeed, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.