Flights from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Kabul(KBL) to Istanbul(IST)
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Hamid Karzai International Airport Istanbul Airport
KBL : Kabul , Afghanistan IST : Istanbul , Turkey
UTC+4:30 UTC+3時間

Kabul to Istanbul Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST).

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Flight Schedules Kabul to Istanbul

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Kam Air (RQ),Turkish Airlines (TK). This is the first direct flight from Kabul to Istanbul.

Change Direction(IST to KBL)

Flight Duration: Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
TK707 08:45 12:55 5h40m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
RQ9011 16:25 22:40 7h45m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:06 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Kabul to Istanbul
5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes
From Istanbul to Kabul
4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours

Distance

From Istanbul to Kabul
Approx. 2,230 miles
Approx. 3,590 Km
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Kabul to Istanbul Map

Hamid Karzai International Airport Hamid Karzai International Airport
Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport

Type of aircrafts (KBL to IST)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Kabul and Istanbul. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR)
KBL 60分 MZR 5h45m IST
60分 5h0m
Imam Khomeini (IKA)
KBL 3h0m IKA 3h20m IST
2h50m 2h40m
Tashkent (TAS)
KBL 1h30m TAS 5h15m IST
1h30m 4h30m
Kuwait (KWI)
KBL 3h45m KWI 3h35m IST
3h45m 3h25m
Islamabad (ISB)
KBL 60分 ISB 5h30m IST
60分 4h45m
Sharjah (SHJ)
KBL 3h15m SHJ 4h55m IST
2h55m 4h20m
Dubai (DXB)
KBL 2h55m DXB 4h35m IST
2h45m 4h15m
Hamad (DOH)
KBL 3h15m DOH 4h15m IST
3h0m 4h0m
Riyadh (RUH)
KBL 4h0m RUH 3h50m IST
3h45m 3h45m
Sheremetyevo (SVO)
KBL 5h10m SVO 4h55m IST
4h25m 4h20m

FAQ : Kabul to Istanbul

How far is it from Kabul to Istanbul?
The distance between Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 2,230 miles(3,590km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Kabul(KBL) to Istanbul(IST)?
Currently, this route is served by Kam Air (Japanese)Turkish Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Kabul to Istanbul Flight Schedules and Istanbul to Kabul Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST) route?
The Kabul – Istanbul route is operated by Airbus A330-200 , Airbus A340 aircraft types.
Turkish Airlines fly this route with Airbus A330-200.Kam Air fly this route with Airbus A340.
What is the time difference between Kabul to Istanbul?
The time difference between Hamid Karzai International Airport(Kabul) and Istanbul Airport(Istanbul) is -1 hour 30 minutes. Istanbul is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Kabul.