IstanbultoKabulFlight Time
IST–KBL · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Kabul (Kabul International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) is about 5h 11m, covering 2,233 miles. Turkish Airlines, Ariana Afghan, and Kam Air fly the route nonstop with 1-2/day departures, from 00:30 to 02:10 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 11m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,233 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Istanbul to Kabul
Turkish Airlines, Ariana Afghan, and Kam Air operate 1-2/day flights from IST to KBL.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 02:10
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1/day | Airbus A330 · Seat map | 01:05 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
KBL to IST flights — 3×/wk on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IST, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 12 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) is about 5h 11m, based on the 2,233-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from Kabul?
Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) is about 2,233 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to Kabul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Ariana Afghan, and Kam Air fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL), with 1-2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kabul?
Turkish Airlines, Ariana Afghan, and Kam Air fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to Kabul?
The IST–KBL route is flown with Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW