Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Kabul is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai and follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Every week, there are 34 Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 02:40 Ariana Afghan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 11:10 with flydubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DXB to KBL flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Kabul, Afghanistan. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ariana Afghan Airlines.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to KBL flights. An exceptional 86.89% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a sought-after stop between DXB and KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
R 2,023 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,690. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to KBL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DXB to KBL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Arriving late on a Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go directly to a nearby hotel. Two good options close to KBL are Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
From Kabul International Airport, Kabul is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Kabul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to KBL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Afghanistan you should also see. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a trip to Kandahar will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Around 121 kilometres east of Kabul, Jalalabad is another favourite stop in Afghanistan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.