Cheap Flights to Kabul

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Can I get a direct flight to Kabul Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Kabul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Kabul?

The best price we found for a return flight to Kabul is R 19,103. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Kabul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kabul Airport is Friday, 27 February 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Kabul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kabul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Kabul with?

Currently, RwandAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kabul.

Flying to Kabul

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 10,447
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL)

Currently, R 10,447 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kabul International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KBL for R 19,103.
Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to KBL. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares drop.
Score a bargain on tickets to Kabul, where Kabul International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Kabul. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kabul International Airport.

Best time to go to Kabul

You can typically board the cheapest flight to Kabul in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to KBL that suits your itinerary and budget.
June is the most popular month for flights to KBL. Go then if you're eager to explore Kabul in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Kabul then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Kabul is warmest in July, with averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -12ºC (10ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
July often brings more sun than cloud. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kabul.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

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:
Air Arabia is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 91% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your KBL plane ticket.
When you touch down at KBL, you'll be in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
After a long or late flight to KBL, unwind at Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant. Orhan Apartment is another stay close to Kabul International Airport where you can get some shut-eye.
Flights out of Kabul International Airport touch down when expected 62% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.

Getting to central Kabul from Kabul International Airport (KBL)

KBL is about 2 kilometres from central Kabul.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to KBL, it'll take around 5 minutes to reach the centre.
Kabul comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:

Kabul highlights

Hop off your flight to Kabul and go straight to these leading attractions:
- National Museum of Afghanistan: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 8 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
- Women Garden باغ زنانه: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Kabul. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres west of the centre.
- Abdul Rahman Mosque: Need another good reason to visit Kabul? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres south of the city centre.

How to get to Paghmān from Kabul International Airport (KBL)

The nearby city of Paghmān is about 31 kilometres from KBL. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab should take around 55 minutes.

Travelling from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Qal`eh-ye Entefā’ī

If Qal`eh-ye Entefā’ī is on your radar, it's around 14 kilometres from Kabul International Airport.

Explore more of Afghanistan

There are plenty more places to explore in Afghanistan, starting with Jalalabad. Raihan Garden RK, Abdul Haq Park and Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک are must-sees in this city, which is about 113 kilometres east of Kabul.
Or take off to Ghazni, about 137 kilometres south-west of Kabul. Khalil Fazal Market, پارک سنایی Sanayi Park and Bazazi Road are just the start of reasons to go.