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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Afghanistanby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Afghanistan by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Kabul

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane IST - KBL
    4h 6m
    $432–601

  2. Fly to Kandahar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)plane plane IST - KDH
    7h 31m
    $212–715

  3. Drive 4,430.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabulcar car 4,430.3 km
    2d 13h
    $519–749

  4. Fly to Herat

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Herat (HEA)plane plane IST - HEA
    8h 39m
    $217–769

  5. Fly to Mazar-e Sharif

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR)plane plane IST - MZR
    5h 9m
    $291–1,123

Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,600.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Afghanistan?

Ariana Afghan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Kam Air fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) twice daily.

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