Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Kabul is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh and observes the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your RUH to KBL flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Kam Air is your gateway to discovering Kabul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Afghanistan!). Check out the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Kam Air on this route.
Kam Air is the most punctual carrier that offers RUH to KBL flights. A dependable 84.62% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RUH and KBL include:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is R 3,972. A return plane ticket is currently R 8,363. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to KBL by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've arrived on a late King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are good choices near KBL.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Kabul. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Kabul. If you prefer a more relaxed 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 King Khaled International Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to KBL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to discover other parts of Afghanistan. Journey around 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to check off its leading sights. From First Fountain to Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Afghanistan, consider Jalalabad, roughly 121 kilometres east of Kabul. Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park are the start of reasons to visit.
