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How to get fromTurkey to Afghanistanby plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Turkey to Afghanistan by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Kabul

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane IST - KBL
    7h 3m
    $419–561

  2. Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Kabul

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane ESB - KBL
    7h 24m
    $200–812

  3. Drive  4,394.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kabulcar car 4,394.2 km
    2d 13h
    $515–743

  4. Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Kabul

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane ADB - KBL
    9h 12m
    $248–960

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kabul

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane SAW - KBL
    8h 18m
    $479–1,011

  6. Fly Istanbul to Mazar-e Sharif

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR)plane plane IST - MZR
    8h 6m
    $333–1,316

  7. Fly Antalya Airport to Kabul

    1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane AYT - KBL
    10h 20m
    $228–910

Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,642.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Turkey and Afghanistan?

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

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