Flying from London to Kandahar Airport (KDH): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Kandahar Airport (KDH). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in Kandahar is UTC+4:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Kandahar Airport is located in Kandahar.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to KDH. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Kandahar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to KDH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Kandahar Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kandahar Airport is R 7,661. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,131. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to KDH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
August is when most people book flights from London to Kandahar Airport (KDH). Plan your visit to Kandahar in March if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your London to KDH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Kandahar, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Kandahar Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kandahar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres south-east of Kandahar, a trip to Chaman will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Jama Masjid Haji Hasan, Haji Bana Masjid and Jama Masjid Abu Baker Saddique.
Your travels through Afghanistan wouldn't be complete without visiting Khān Neshīn. Khan Neshin Castle is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 225 kilometres south-west of Kandahar.
