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Flights from Kabul to Istanbul – Direct & connecting routes

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KBL to IST flights and routes map KBL to IST – All flight route options from Kabul International to Istanbul Airport. These flights are operated by 4 different airlines. Fly non-stop or choose a connecting flight via Tehran. The shortest flight time is 4 hours and 30 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

From
To
Afghanistan KBL Kabul Kabul, Afghanistan
Turkiye IST Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
KBL
Kabul
AfghanistanKabul, Afghanistan
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul, Turkiye
IST

Non-stop route options:

Duration

Ariana Afghan Airlines
Non-stop with Ariana Afghan Airlines. 0-1 flights per day.
Tue & Fri

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4h 30m

Tue & Fri
Ariana Afghan Airlines
Non-stop with Ariana Afghan Airlines.
4h 30m
0-1 flights per day.
Tue & Fri
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Kam Air
Non-stop with Kam Air. 0-1 flights per day.

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5h 40m

Kam Air
Non-stop with Kam Air.
5h 40m
0-1 flights per day.
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Turkish Airlines
Non-stop with Turkish Airlines. 1 flight per day.

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5h 40m

Turkish Airlines
Non-stop with Turkish Airlines.
5h 40m
1 flight per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Tehran IKA
1 stop with Iran Airtour. 0-1 flights per day.
Only mondays

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11h 50m

Only mondays
Via Tehran IKA
1 stop with Iran Airtour.
11h 50m
0-1 flights per day.
Only mondays
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Kabul to Istanbul flights

There are over 4 and approximately 9 flights every week. You can fly non-stop to Istanbul (IST) from Kabul (KBL) with Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air or Turkish Airlines or opt for a connecting flight via Tehran (IKA).

Kabul to Istanbul with Ariana Afghan Airlines

Ariana Afghan Airlines has non-stop every Tuesday or Friday at 18:30.

With Iran Airtour

If you fly from Kabul with Iran Airtour you will do a stopover in Tehran, IKA before reaching Istanbul. This flight trip will take 8 hours and 50 minutes and you can fly every Monday with departures at 13:40.

Distance & flight times: Kabul International to Istanbul Airport

The shortest flight time between KBL and IST is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct5h 45m-2245 miles (3612 km)
IKA Tehran8h 50m2h 50m2310 miles (3717 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.KBL-IST flight routesKabul to Istanbul flight routes illustrated on a map.
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You can fly non-stop from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST) with Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air or Turkish Airlines. The flight takes approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Tehran, the total flight time will be 8 hours and 50 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air or Turkish Airlines is available. For flights with stopovers, Iran Airtour is also an option.

The flight time between Kabul (KBL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 2310 miles (or 3717 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to IST from KBL with Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air or Turkish Airlines.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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