Flying from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kabul Airport (KBL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Kabul is UTC+4:30, which is one hour behind New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to KBL start from 11:00 — the first with Kam Air. The last departure is at 13:30 with Ariana Afghan Airlines. In total, you can choose from four weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your DEL to KBL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Kabul (and then seeing more of Afghanistan!) is easy with Ariana Afghan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport.
Ariana Afghan is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating DEL to KBL flights, Kam Air is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the DEL to KBL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kabul Airport (KBL)
R 3,354 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,334. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to KBL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights that depart Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kabul Airport (KBL)
If you're arriving on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near KBL:
Getting from Kabul Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Kabul. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul Airport (KBL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kabul in March.
Book your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kabul Airport for July if you want to go to Kabul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DEL to KBL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to explore other parts of Afghanistan. Travel around 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to check off its top attractions. From Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak) to Dahla Dam and Ahmad Shah Baba Abdulali Masjeed, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

