Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Kabul's timezone is UTC+4:30, which makes Kabul one hour 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to KBL start at 00:55 — the earliest with Kam Air. The latest departure is at 23:45 with Kam Air. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your JED to KBL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Kabul (and then exploring more of Afghanistan!) is a snap with Kam Air. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Kam Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Kam Air is the most punctual carrier offering JED to KBL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and KBL include:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Right now, R 3,955 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,098. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from JED to KBL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JED land at their destination as scheduled 81.7% of the time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near JED? If you've booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight? Grab your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great choices close to KBL are Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Kabul. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kabul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kabul International Airport for July if you want to visit Kabul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to KBL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to discover other corners of Afghanistan. Travel about 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to tick off its must-visit sights. From First Fountain to Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Afghanistan, head for Jalalabad, about 121 kilometres east of Kabul. Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park are among its highlights.